Melvin Eugene Ayers
  • Born on: November 2, 1931
  • Departed on: September 25, 2024
  • Resided in: Hampton, IA

Melvin Eugene Ayers

Melvin Ayers, 92, of Hampton, passed away on September 25, 2024.  Melvin was born on November 2, 1931, near Aredale, Iowa to Ivan and Edna (Conn) Ayers.

Melvin graduated from Hansell High School. He was united in marriage to Ethel Bonjour on June 24, 1951, near Dumont, Iowa.

Melvin enjoyed spending time with family, camping, woodworking, lawn and gardening.

Melvin is survived by his sons, James (Diane) Ayers and Ricky (Pamela) Ayers, grandchildren John, Tim, and Michael Oates. Jamie and Joey Velt, David, Rusty and Nicolas Ayers, and several great-grandchildren.

Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, father Ivan, mother Edna, brother Duane, and daughter Patricia Ayers, sister Arlene Johnson. 

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