Mr. John "Johnny" William Ayers, 60, of George Burns Lane, Hartwell, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at his home.

Born on May 9, 1957 in Hartwell GA, he was the son of Louise Bruce Ayers and the late Elon Ayers, Jr. Mr. Ayers was a retired UPS driver and a member of the First Baptist Church of Hartwell. His love of the outdoors and his compassion for others will never be forgotten.

Survivors include his mother: his wife: Ann Perry Ayers; one sister: Susan Thornton and her husband Charlie of Anderson, SC; one nephew: Craig Thornton (Lane) of Anderson, SC; three nieces: Claire Long (Timothy) of Matthews, NC, Taylor Perry of Athens, GA and Sarah Anne Perry of Chattanooga, TN.

A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Nancy Hart Memorial Park with Rev. Carter Tucker officiating. Following the service there will be a celebration of Johnny's life at the Hart County Botanical Gardens, 1277 Elberton Hwy., Hartwell, GA.

The family will be at the home.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hartwell Local Missions, 81 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643 or Hart County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1062, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.