(Age 79)
Born on November 20, 1938 in Quincy, IL. Passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. A resident of FL since 2016 after more than 20 years in Arlington, VA. Received a B.S. from Western Illinois University and M.A. and Ed.D. degrees from the University of Northern Colorado. Devoted his professional career of more than 50 years to the pursuit of higher education and mentoring of others through teaching, administration, college and university presidencies, and his executive search and consulting firm, Ayers & Associates, Inc. Loved playing golf, traveling, reading, and discussing current events.
Survived by his wife, Carolyn Ayers; children, Deanne Ayers-Howard (LeRoy Howard), Danita Ayers, Darryl Ayers, and Margaret Cooper; a sister, Mary Jane Ayers; a brother, David Ayers; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, colleagues, and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters, and 2 brothers.
A memorial service will be held in the Palm Beach area in January 2019. In lieu of flowers, contributions will be accepted at a later date for a scholarship fund in his name.
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