Luke Ayers

November 18, 1931 - December 18, 2013

Ayers, Luke Ypsilanti, MI Age 82, he passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Glacier Hills Senior Living Community. Luke was born November 18, 1931 in Middlesboro, KY, the son of Herbert and Carrie (Melton) Ayers. He is survived by his wife Doris (Johnson) Ayers, who he married on December 26, 1953 in Jeffersonville, IN. He enjoyed spending time outside and listening to bluegrass music. He loved spending time with his wife and family. Survivors in addition to his wife include children Luke M. Ayers of Ypsilanti, MI, Donna R. (Philip) Hooton of St. Mary’s, GA, Diana L. (Robert) Wagner of Ypsilanti, MI, grandchildren Adam Ayers, Brandon (Andrea) Slaven, Jessica (Jehan) Burki, Christopher Hooton, Scott Hooton and Kelly Hooton, and great-grandchildren Eric and Ryan Slaven. Other survivors include brothers Eugene (Betty) Ayers of Loveland, OH, Herbert Ayers Jr. of Noblesville, IN, James (Jo Ed) Ayers of Fredricksburg, VA, and sisters Mary (Martin) Brown of Pennington Gap, VA, Beth (Marvin) Cope of Enid, OK, and Gail (Max) Godbout of Enid, OK. Luke was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Marion Ayers and Troy Ayers, and sisters Doris Edens and Patsy Ayers. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Arrangements entrusted to the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home of Saline. To sign Luke’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.