John P. Ayers, 56, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016, at his home with family and friends by his side. He was born in Fairbury on July 1, 1960 to Ivan and Loretta (Culp) Ayers.
John was a 1978 graduate of Fairbury High School. He received his master's degree in public administration from UNO.
He joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1982, where he served on active duty for over 26 years. He was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five through his 34 years of service. He served tours in Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. He received numerous military awards, including; the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3606, CVMA and an active mentor in the TeamMates program.
John enjoyed time with his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, motorcycles and model trains. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survived by his wife, Tami Ayers; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Amber Ayers; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Cody Chambers; daughter, Mollie Ayers; grandchildren, Allie, Aizlyn, Jaxson, Callen, Delilah and Preslee; parents, Ivan and Loretta Ayers; siblings, Chris Robinson, Fred Ayers, Cheri (Mike) Williams and Jeri (Dennis) Stafford; mother-in-law, Sandy Czaplewski; nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 28, 2016k at Christ Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Obituary information from the Lincoln Journal Star.
John was a 1978 graduate of Fairbury High School. He received his master's degree in public administration from UNO.
He joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1982, where he served on active duty for over 26 years. He was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five through his 34 years of service. He served tours in Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. He received numerous military awards, including; the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3606, CVMA and an active mentor in the TeamMates program.
John enjoyed time with his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, motorcycles and model trains. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survived by his wife, Tami Ayers; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Amber Ayers; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Cody Chambers; daughter, Mollie Ayers; grandchildren, Allie, Aizlyn, Jaxson, Callen, Delilah and Preslee; parents, Ivan and Loretta Ayers; siblings, Chris Robinson, Fred Ayers, Cheri (Mike) Williams and Jeri (Dennis) Stafford; mother-in-law, Sandy Czaplewski; nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 28, 2016k at Christ Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Obituary information from the Lincoln Journal Star.
John P. Ayers, 56, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016, at his home with family and friends by his side. He was born in Fairbury on July 1, 1960 to Ivan and Loretta (Culp) Ayers.
John was a 1978 graduate of Fairbury High School. He received his master's degree in public administration from UNO.
He joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1982, where he served on active duty for over 26 years. He was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five through his 34 years of service. He served tours in Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. He received numerous military awards, including; the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3606, CVMA and an active mentor in the TeamMates program.
John enjoyed time with his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, motorcycles and model trains. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survived by his wife, Tami Ayers; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Amber Ayers; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Cody Chambers; daughter, Mollie Ayers; grandchildren, Allie, Aizlyn, Jaxson, Callen, Delilah and Preslee; parents, Ivan and Loretta Ayers; siblings, Chris Robinson, Fred Ayers, Cheri (Mike) Williams and Jeri (Dennis) Stafford; mother-in-law, Sandy Czaplewski; nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 28, 2016k at Christ Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Obituary information from the Lincoln Journal Star.
John was a 1978 graduate of Fairbury High School. He received his master's degree in public administration from UNO.
He joined the Nebraska Army National Guard in 1982, where he served on active duty for over 26 years. He was promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Five through his 34 years of service. He served tours in Iraq, Jordan, and Kuwait. He received numerous military awards, including; the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service Medals. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3606, CVMA and an active mentor in the TeamMates program.
John enjoyed time with his family and friends. His hobbies included hunting, motorcycles and model trains. He was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church.
Survived by his wife, Tami Ayers; son and daughter-in-law, John F. and Amber Ayers; daughter and son-in-law, Jamie and Cody Chambers; daughter, Mollie Ayers; grandchildren, Allie, Aizlyn, Jaxson, Callen, Delilah and Preslee; parents, Ivan and Loretta Ayers; siblings, Chris Robinson, Fred Ayers, Cheri (Mike) Williams and Jeri (Dennis) Stafford; mother-in-law, Sandy Czaplewski; nieces, nephews and many close friends.
Funeral Service on Wednesday, September 28, 2016k at Christ Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Obituary information from the Lincoln Journal Star.
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