Dean Sidney Ayers age 85 of Galax, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Ayers was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 6, 1934 to Sidney and Curlen Elizabeth Bowers Ayers. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen Rosenbaum Ayers.

He is survived by his children and spouses Fran and Jamie Akers; Terry Ayers; Deana Richardson all of Galax, Virginia; Angie and Jeremy Snider of Hillsville, Virginia; sister and brother-in-law Doris and Don Cox of Fries, Virginia; brother and sister-in-law Donnie and Gwen Ayers of Ivanhoe, Virginia; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request donations be made to the Gideons International, P.O. Box 614, Galax, Virginia 24333.