Chester was married to his beloved wife, Carolyn for over 57 years. He was a loving husband and was adored by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Chester graduated from Corbin (KY) High School in 1960 and maintained lasting friendships with many of his classmates throughout his life. Everyone he met became an instant and lifelong friend.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ayers, daughter, Kim Ash (Chris Stamatiadis), his son, Dwayne Ayers (April). His granddaughters, Nicki Ash, Allyson Raines (Chris), Danielle Thames (Kyle) and grandson TJ Ash, great-granddaughter Abbigail and great-grandsons, Cameron and Kolton, his brother Dorsey Ayers (Jenny), brothers-in-love Tom Seigle (Nina) and Keith Seigle (Robin) as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Chester was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ethel Ayers, his sister Juanita Golden, brother Paul Ayers and sister-in-love Joyce Stanley.
They lived in Louisville KY prior to his transfer to Jacksonville FL with CSX Railroad where he worked as a Caller for 34 years before retiring in 1997. He was a proud 32nd Degree Mason for over 46 years with the Scottish Rite Temple. He was a member of the Morocco Shriners and spent 10 years transporting children to be treated at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa FL. He logged over 30,000 miles during that time and this cause is very near and dear to him. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Shriners Hospital for Children, Processing Center, P O BOX 863765, Orlando FL 32886 or through the website: lovetotherescue.org.
Chester would also want to send a shoutout to his longtime friend, Eduardo Garbina Garcia Juan-Avilar.
Hardage-Giddens Riverside Memorial Park and Funeral Home is proud to serve the family.
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