James Paul Ayers, 79 of Pulaski, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Ayers was born in Carroll County to the late Harry Davis and Jane Finney Ayers. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Michelle Lynn Ayers.

Survivors include his wife, Glenna Ayers of the home; brothers, Elwood Ayers of Arizona; and Alva Ayers of Fries; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 11:00 AM with Rev. Kenneth Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin. Military rites will be conducted by the Pulaski V.F.W. Post # 1184. The family will receive at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 until 11:00 AM prior to the funeral service. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.