Rev. George E. Ayers

Rev. George E. Ayers John 14:6…Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Our loving husband, father and grandfather Rev. George E. Ayers, went to be with the Lord Jesus on April 7, 2008. He is survived by his wife Marilyn; daughters and son-in-law: Melody and Darryl Simmons and their children Abigail, Gabrielle and Michael; Harmony and William Friedlander and their sons Tyler and Scott; his sister Carol Ayers; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Rodney and Shelley Ford; Eldon and Gail Ford; several cousins, friends, neighbors and his church family also survive. He was predeceased by his parents Stanley N. and Clarissa E. Ayers. George was a graduate of Owego Free Academy and the Practical Bible Training School. He traveled throughout the area as an Evangelist for several years. Pastor Ayers preached the Bible, enjoyed playing his guitar and singing for the Lord. For the last 20 years, he shared his love for the Lord by being the minister at Mountain Chapel Church in Owego. In addition, for the last thirty years he and several church members traveled to the Bradford County Manor once a month for worship services. He will be greatly missed by all but the Lord has gained a new member in his choir. Phil. 2:16 Holding forth the word of life: that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither labored in vain. A celebration of Pastor Ayers' life will be held on Friday, April 11th at 11 am at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 South Main St., Nichols with Pastor Russ Lockwood, officiating. Interment and prayers of committal will follow in the Jillson Cemetery. A period of visitation and sharing memories will be held on Thursday, April 10th from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral chapel. Memories and condolences for the family may also be shared by visiting our website www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com Friends who wish may consider a memorial contribution to Gideons, PO Box 481, Owego, NY 13827 in loving memory of Rev. George E. Ayers.