Wayne Willard Ayers

Wayne Willard Ayers - Rose Hill Wayne Willard Ayers, 57, of Rose Hill passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his sister's home, surrounded by his loving family. Willard was saved in 2022 in Ewing, Virginia, in the Yeary Garage. He was a jack of all trades and worked many jobs throughout the area. Above all, he loved his family—his siblings, their spouses, and his beloved grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Dewayne Ayers and Annie Jane Ayers, and his brother-in-law, Dick Eldridge. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Samantha Seals (Aaron Shoffner) and Madison Sweet and husband Seth; his sisters, Belinda Hounshel and husband Dwayne, Patsy Yeary and husband Marty, Diane Eldridge, and Rebecca Bowling and husband Kenneth; his brother, Byron Williams and wife Tammy; his grandchildren, RayLynn Sweet, McKenna Sweet, and Millie Sweet, who lovingly knew him as "Papaw Weird"; his favorite ex-wife, Missy Keck special nieces Sara & Sadie, and his "lil buddy" Amber; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, and extended family members. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Caris Hospice, Candi Jones, his many first cousins, and all extended family members for their love and support. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Holding Funeral Home for visitation. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, with Pastors Adam Edds and Steve Temple officiating. Special music will be provided by Michaela Edds and sons, Holding Funeral Home, and Jacqueline Pauley. Burial will follow in the Ayers Family Cemetery. Willard will be carried to his final resting place in the "Riebe and Son" horse and carriage. Pallbearers will be Andrew Caldwell, Darryl Ayers, David Ayers, Mikey Bowling, Travis Johnson, and Dwayne Hounshel. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Yeary, Kenneth Bowling, Tom Caldwell, Seth Sweet, and Aaron Shoffner. An online guest registry is available at Holding Funeral Home www.holdingfuneralhome.com Holding Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Wayne Willard Ayers

June 17, 2026

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