Mr. Sonny Ayers
Mr. Willie Faye "Sonny" Ayers, age 95, resident of Lockesburg, Arkansas, passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Sonny, as he was known to family and friends, was born the oldest of four children to Sherman Cecil and Erma Edna Pickett Ayers on June 29, 1927, in Horatio, Arkansas. He married the love of his life, Athel June Fant, on June 12, 1948, in Nashville, and to this union, three sons and a daughter were born. In 1945, Sonny joined the United States Air Force, faithfully serving until his honorable discharge in September of 1947. He worked a number of years for Truman Arnold Trucking Company and was a member of the Lockesburg First Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, old country music, watching Fox News, and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of seventy-one years, Athel Ayers; and two sisters, Bobbie Boone and Nola Fant.

Sonny leaves to cherish his memory, three sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Kaye Ayers of Horatio, Dan and Lorine Ayers of De Queen, and Tim and Christy Ayers of Lockesburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Kayla and Jim Nottingham of Lockesburg; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Travis Everitt of Eustace, Texas; as well as number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mr. Sonny Ayers will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Old Center Cemetery with Bro. Adam Key officiating. Interment will follow, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home in De Queen. You may leave a condolence online at www.chandlerfuneral.com.