Wilbur "Wil" George Ayres Jr, 76, of West End, NC (formerly of Deptford, NJ) passed away peacefully Friday, April 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.
Wil was predeceased by his father and mother, Wilbur G. Ayres Sr and Charlotte(Garris) Ayres. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Lorraine; daughter, Donna Ayres; son Ronald Ayres (Michelle); grandchildren, Ronald Ayres, Jr (Maureen) and Trista Camp (Joby), great-grandchildren, Lila, Axl, and Stella Camp, Adelynn and Anna Ayres; brother Robert Ayres (Sue) and sister Marjorie Cassidy (John) as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers- and sisters-in law.
Prior to relocating to North Carolina, Wil was a Mechanical Designer with the Campbell Soup Company of Camden, NJ where he worked for 37 years. He was former member of the Garden State Corvette Club, vintage Corvette enthusiast, an avid shooter and Lifetime member of the NRA and a devoted member of the Chapel in the Pines-Seven Lakes, NC.
There will be a visitation from 11:30am to 12pm on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, NJ. Memorial Service 12:15pm. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Wil's memory to the Morse Colon Cancer Research Fund at Duke University, 300 W. Morgan Street, Suite 1200, Durham, NC 27701 or at giving.dukehealth.org.
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My name is Mike Bottalico my condolence on Bills passing. I worked with bill at CSco for many years a great guy and friend he will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Gift of Grace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Wilbur "Wil" G. Ayres by Tribute Store.
In loving memory of Wil and his family, from Pete,Sal and everyone at TechnitoolLarge Basket Garden was purchased for the family of Wilbur "Wil" G. Ayres by Pete Welding. A tree was also planted in memory of Wilbur "Wil" G. Ayres
Dear Donna & Family, I wish you healing, comfort, & peace. Smile when you think of the countless memories & good times. Time heals. Love, MargareteBeautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Wilbur "Wil" G. Ayres by Margarete Hyer.
Wil is missed here in Seven Lakes, NC. Common interests like classic cars formed a friendship for us as well as fun family outings and sport shooting. Wil never did anything without striving for perfection. Wil’s love of Corvettes was unmatched. I think he knew all the Corvette details by year by memory. Thank you for being our friend and we will never forget you.
Mr. Ayres was always a kind and friendly man. I wish his entire family comfort as they struggle with his loss. He surely has left a lasting legacy with Donna, Ron, and grandchildren. Please Lord guide and comfort Mrs. Ayres. God Bless