Harold "Junebug" Ayers

Harold "Junebug" Ayers of Covington, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019, at the age of 72. Mr. Ayers proudly served his country, in the United States Army, after graduating from Newton County High School in 1965. A longtime resident of Newton County, he attended Red Oak United Methodist Church for 53 years. Mr. Ayers worked for the City of Covington, in the Electrical Department, before opening his own business, Ayers Electric, in 1972. In 1974, he joined the Covington Fire Department, and after a faithful 29 years, retired in 2003. Following his retirement, Mr. Ayers spent his time traveling to 48 different states. In addition, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who he chaperoned and supported at their sporting events. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Murrell Auten; sisters, Kay Smith, Mae Wilson.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Diane Martin Ayers; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Brian Hammond, Alison and Melvin Bates; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Rachel Ayers; grandchildren, Hunter Ayers, Sarah Beth Hammond, Hayley Ayers, Landon Hammond, Jacob Hammond, Caroline Hammond, Anna Bates, Joshua Bates; sisters, Cora Hicks, Jessie Carney; brothers, Talmadge Ayers, Billy Brock, L.D. Brock; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A service celebrating the life of Mr. Ayers will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2:00 P.M., at Red Oak United Methodist Church, 15105 Highway 36, in Covington, with interment following in the church cemetery. Friends may visit with the family at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, in Covington, Friday, December 6, from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nancy and Stanley Jones Scholarship Fund, c/o Red Oak United Methodist Church or Covington Firefighters Scholarship Fund, 2101 Pace Street, Covington, GA 30014.

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Visitation

DEC 6. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location
1215 Access Road
Covington, GA, 30014

Memorial Service

DEC 7. 2:00 PM (EST)

Red Oak United Methodist Church
15105 Hwy. 36
Covington, GA, 30016