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Obituary for Joseph Clayton Ayers Jr. Joseph Clayton Ayers Jr.
Lexington Native Was Goshen Resident

Joseph Clayton Ayers Jr., 76, of Goshen, Virginia died Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Born December 26, 1942 in Lexington, he was the son of the late Joseph C. Ayers Sr. and Lucille Grim.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a half sister, Ann Phobes.

Joseph retired from Stella Jones, formerly BPB, in Goshen after 30 plus years of service. He served in the U. S. Military after graduating from high school.

He enjoyed a variety of activities from going gambling in West Virginia and Atlantic City to playing poker with the boys at the hunting camp. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, kayaking, and going to flea markets with his wife, Daris. There is nothing that he would not do or try at least once. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it.

Surviving are his wife, Daris M. Ayers; son, Joey Ayers and wife, Michelle of Verona; daughter, Melissa Bryant and husband, Bobby of Middlebrook; two granddaughters that he enjoyed spending time with, Julie Ann Ayers and Tabitha Lynn Bryant; a sister, Sandra Greene, and husband, Wayne of Arizona, and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, February 24, 2019 at Harrison Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Lloyd Via. The family will receive friends at his residence in Goshen at any time.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Goshen First Aid or Fire Department, P. O. Box 66, Goshen, VA 24439.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.