ROCKY MOUNT –– Fred Ray Ayers, 77, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014.  He was born November 15, 1936 in Nash County, son of the late Ruffin and Lessie Matthew Ayers.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Joe Ayers and Sister Angela Smith. 
Survivors include his wife, Jean English Ayers, a daughter, Susan Ayers Davis of Wilmington; brothers Basil Ayers of Raleigh, Tom Ayers of Salisbury; sisters May Lou Corbett of Bailey and Helen Ayers Rackley of Nashville and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum with Ken Ripley officiating.  The family will receive friends after the service on Wednesday.
Arrangements are by Heritage Oaks Funeral and Cremation Service in Rocky Mount.