Obituary for Arthur Franklin “Frank” Ayers
Arthur Franklin “Frank” Ayers, 75, passed away on Saturday, November 30th at Roanoke Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was a proud veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, serving in Vietnam. He was employed for over 30 years at Radford Arsenal as a maintenance supervisor. In addition to being a loving husband, father and grandfather, he was also an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and cooking.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur “Bus” Ayers and Stella Ayers, daughter Ronda Ayers Dalton, and brother David Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Gail Ayers, daughter, Lynett (Tommy) Cruise, grandchildren, Christin Dalton, Justin (A’me) Dalton, Lauren and Andrew Cruise, mother-in-law, Lois Sandy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 4th from 6-8 pm at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski, Va. Interment will be Thursday, December 5th at 2pm at the SWVA Veterans Cemetery in Dublin, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SWVA Veterans Cemetery at 5550 Bagging Plant Rd. Dublin Va, 24084.
Mabel L. Hall
December 2, 2019 @ 10:40 am
Gail, My heart breaks for you. So sorry to hear about Frank. Its been a long time seeing you both but have thought about you quite often. I am sending lots of prayers to you and your family. God bless each of you
Kelley Caldwell
December 2, 2019 @ 6:55 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Frank’s passing. He was such a good man! I enjoyed working with him and Ronda at Corning. Prayers of comfort for you and your family!
Jerry and Lynn King
December 3, 2019 @ 8:24 am
Thinking of you Gail and your family.
God Bless.
Jerry and Lynn King
Tommy Johnson
December 3, 2019 @ 7:47 pm
Gail We are so sorry that we lost our friend Frank. We are thinking about you at this time. Our love to you and the family. Love Tommy and Ann e.
Nevin & Bonnie Fouke
December 4, 2019 @ 9:33 am
Gail, so sorry for your loss. Margie & Amon kept us up on how Franklin was doing & knowing now he is in a better place. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time, hugs to you.
Debi Calandrelle
December 4, 2019 @ 10:36 am
I am so very sorry for your loss, Gail. Wish I could be there with you. Franklin was such a great guy! He is no longer suffering and will watch over you always. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Sending love and hugs to all of you!