Mr. Richard Allen Ayers, age 66, of Covington, Virginia, died Friday morning, December 12, 2014, at Lewis Gale Medical Center, Salem, VA.

He was the husband of Carol Laudermilk Ayers.

Mr. Ayers was born January 19, 1948 in Summersville, WV, the son of the late Edward Baker Ayers and Bertha Enloe Ayers.

In addition to his wife of forty-four years, Carol Laudermilk Ayers, Mr. Ayers is survived by a daughter, Gina Ayers Tingler and husband, Harry of Covington; two grandchildren, Kelley Tingler and Adam Tingler; one brother, Don Ayers of Ward, AR; and two sisters, Dessie Baker of Summersville, WV and Sue Hunter of Laurel, MD.,and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Edward Baker and Bertha Enloe Ayers, Mr. Ayers was preceded in death by two brothers, John Ayers and Robert Ayers.

Rick was a graduate of Nicholas County High School, Class of 1965. He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in the Philippines.

A resident of this community since 1970, Mr. Ayers was employed as an office manager for forty years by Hammond Mitchell, Inc.

He was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church where he served on the session. Rick was a longtime member of the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce and was Chairman of the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament for many years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed all sports that involved his grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev. Michael C. Fleenor officiating. Interment followed in Alleghany Memorial Park Pallbearers were Greg Vess, Jeff Patterson, Ray Lipes, Ed Gibson, John Mitchell, Blair Mitchell, Dallas Bates, Brandon Rowan and Mike Middleton.

An honorary pallbearer was Richard Varner.

The family received friends at Loving Funeral Home.

Arrangements were handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.