Mathis Hoyle "Hat" Ayers

Mr. Mathis Hoyle "Hat" Ayers, age 83, of Anna, died at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016 at his son's home. He was born May 17, 1933 in Haleyville, AL, the son of Willie and Mary (Hamilton) Ayers. He married Luberdia Jean Turner on April 1, 1956 in Corinth, MS. She preceded him in death on November 9, 2013. Hat is survived by his four sons, Wayne Kermit Ayers of Jonesboro, Sheldon Ayers of Anna, Michael Leroy Ayers of Jonesboro and James Mathis (Daelia) Ayers of Lick Creek; grandchildren, Dennis Ayers, Crystal Leigh, Angela (Dustin) Ray, Brandy Shelton, Dustin Ayers and Jaden Ayers; great-grandchildren, Brittanie Ray, Lillian Ray, Logan Ray, Aubrie Ray, Richard Leigh and Trevor Leigh; one sister, Bobbie Rossman of Anna; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Luberdia Jean Ayers; one sister, Opal Ashley; and three brothers, Darris Ayers, Charles Ayers and Kermitt Ayers. Hat served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. in Anna A celebration of life for Mathis Hoyle "Hat" Ayers will be at 6:00 p.m. Monday, October 3, 2016 in the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 V.F.W. in Anna. Military rites will be conducted by the Carroll P. Foster Post #3455 of the V.F.W. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made to the Carroll P. Foster Post #3345 V.F.W. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home and the V.F.W.