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George L. Ayers, 1964-2020

NILES — George L. Ayers, 56, of Niles, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, surrounded by his family, at the Hospice House in Poland.

George was born Jan. 9, 1964, in Warren, the son of the late Dennis and Wilma Johnson Ayers.

He graduated from Fairmont State University in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

In 2010, George was diagnosed with cancer. Despite his diagnosis he continued to work at Delphi, now Aptiv, as an electrical engineer, as he battled the illness.

George was a member of First Baptist of Niles. He previously served as a treasurer and a deacon at Faith Baptist. He was known as a “fixer” to many and enjoyed helping others. He loved football, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes, and playing dominos with friends. George’s biggest pride and joy was his grandson, River.

He is survived by his wife, Amanda McNally Ayers, whom he married Sept. 12, 1992; his children, Emily (Cory) Kimmy, Justin Ayers and Janelle Ayers; his brothers, Richard (Shirley) Ayers, Bob (Debbie) Ayers, Jeff Ayers, Dennis Ayers Jr. and John (Tami) Ayers; his sister, Sandy (Tom) Tomko; his sister-in-law, Nancy Ayers; his brother-in-law, Michael (Karen) McNally; his grandson, River Kimmy; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, George was preceded into Glory by his brother, Wayne Ayers.

The family will receive relatives and friends 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, and 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Lane Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel.

A funeral service will immediately follow reception of relatives and friends at 11 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home.

The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 or American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, 11432 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44106

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