Buddy Ayers, 98, of Duff, TN passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Lafollette Medical Center.
He was born March 31, 1918.
Buddy is preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Mary (Siler) Ayers; parents, Millard and Nellie Huddleston Ayers; daughter, Leona Ayers Baird; son, William Leon Baird.
He is survived by daughter, Lana Meredith; grandchildren, Buddy J. Baird, Stacey Meredith Branam, Preston Meredith; great grandchildren, Hannah Baird, Emma Branam, Kyla Branam, Peyton Meredith, Lance Branam; sister, Norma Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 6, in the Harp Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Delmus Bruce and Rev. Buddy Baird officiating.
Burial was held Tuesday, February 7, in the Siler Family Cemetery (Yaden Community) Williamsburg.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
