Gordon Lee Ayres passed away on February 1, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 78.
Gordon was born on February 7,1936 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1954 and entered the United States Air Force where he served for more than 21 years, receiving numerous medals and commendations, include the Gallantry Cross. He married Alice Manseau (his high school sweetheart) in 1955. After retiring from the USAF he obtained a college degree and taught electronics at Mesa Community College and ITT Technical College. He also worked for Motorola Communication and Electronics with the state and local government sectors.
Gordon had a great love for his family and country, and would openly share with others.
Gordon is survived by wife of 59 years, Alice Mary Ayres, mother Olive Louise Stagner, sisters Lois (Dennis) Ruffin of Littleton Colorado; Dianne (Ray) Dahl of Chelsea, Michigan; daughters Lynne (Bryan) McCoy of Haynesville, Louisiana; Vicki (James) Benson of Indianapolis, Indiana; and son Duane Ayres of Indianapolis, Indiana; grandsons Dion Carrillo of Glendale, Arizona; Derek Modrak of Magnolia, Arkansas; Matthew (Jennifer) Modrak of Little Rock Arkansas, and granddaughters Alyson McCoy of Haynesville, Louisiana and Frankfurt, Germany; and Cecelia Benson of Indianapolis, and great grandsons Timothy Carrillo, Miles Modrak, and great grand daughter Lexoni Weber, as well as many nieces, nephews and in-laws. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents Evard V. Ayres and Geneva Ayres, brother Dan (Karen) Stagner, and grandson PFC James McCoy.
Visitation will be held February 7, 2015 at Noon in the Harry W. Moore Chapel at Indiana Funeral Care North followed by a 2:00 pm memorial service. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gordon’s life. Memorial donations may be made to Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church Advance where his granddaughter Alyson McCoy is serving. Donations may be made at GCFA # 3022011; P O Box 9068 GPO; New York, NY 10087-9068 or online at www.umcmissions.org
Nanci Cahill says
So sorry for your loss. He was the best dad to you kids. My condolences to all of your family. May God bless you and help you during this time. Love you all! Nanci
Al Alexander says
Rest in peace my good friend!
Dana Perkins says
Lynne: Thinking of you, Bryan, Alyson and your family during this time. May God hold your close and give you peace.
john gustave says
So sorry to hear of Gordo’s passing. Working with him and sharing great E-mail has been an enrichening part of
the past & will be part of my happiest
memories.
Anita Ward says
I am so sorry for your loss! I know how hard it is to lose a loved one! Sorry I can’t b there in body, however I am praying for the Holy Spirit to comfort u in ur time of grief! Much love to Vicki and her entire family. Love, Anita
Jack Jackson says
Rest in peace Gordo. May Alice, Vicky, and the rest of your family find the strength required to endure their loss.
Dexter Collard says
Sorry to hear about Gordo. I enjoyed working with him and fishing with him. I know he care a lot about all his family.
Floyd Cagle says
Condolences to all of Gordon’s Family Gordon was a friend and coworker at Motorola. i will miss him very much. His emails were sometimes funny, political, and always interesting. may God be with the family during this time of grieving.
Teelier Mack says
Praying your strength in The Lord…Be Encouraged…
Martha Adams says
I am so sorry to hear about Gordon. I worked with him at Mesa Community College. He will be greatly missed.
Martha