Randolph County AlArchives Obituaries.....Ayres, Irvin H. September 11, 1944
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Roanoke Leader
The body of S. Sgt. Irvin H. Ayres, who lost his life in France on Sept. 11, 
1944, arrived in Heflin Tuesday, Nov. 2. Sgt. Ayres was 27 years of age at the 
time of his death and was not married. A military funeral, with the Heflin 
American Legion in charge was held Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock at 
Morrisons Chapel, with the Rev. L. P. Bowen and the Rev. Hobart Murphree 
officiating. Brown Funeral Service directed. Before volunteering for service 
work in January 1939, Irvin Ayres attended Randolph County High School in 
Wedowee. His overseas service included assignments in Iceland, Ireland, and 
France. S. Sgt. Ayres is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ayres, of 
Heflin. Rt. 3, five sisters: Mrs. Ora Green, of Abeline, Texas, Mrs. Vera Lee, 
and Mrs. Era Lee, of Heflin, Rt. 1, Mrs. Eleanor McCord, of Sylacauga, and Mrs. 
Louise Daniel, of Newell; five brothers: Bryan Ayres, of Columbus, Ga., William, 
John, and Woodrow Ayres, all of Heflin, Rt. 1, and T. Sgt. Boone Ayres, of Camp 
Stoneman, Calif.

Anniston Star:
Funeral Services for Staff Sgt. Irwin H. Ayres, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ayres 
of Heflin, Rt 1. Who was killed Sept 10, 1944, in France, will be held at 
Morrison's Chapel Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, the Rev. L. P. Bowen and the 
Rev. Hobert Murphy officiating Military rites will be performed by the American 
Legion, Heflin Post No. 19. Sergeant Ayres is survived by his parents; five 
sisters, Mrs. Ora Green of Abeline, Tex., Mrs. Era Lee of Heflin, Rt 1; Mrs. 
Eleanor McCord of Sylacauga; Mrs. Louise Daniel of Newell; and five brothers, 
Bryan Ayres of Columbus, Ga., Wilburn, John and Woodrow Ayres, all of Heflin. 
Rt. 1. and TSgt Boone Ayres, of the U. S. Army, stationed in Camp Stoneman, 
Calif. Sergeant Ayres attended school at Randolph County High School and 
volunteered for service in January of 1939. He received his basic training at 
Fort McClellan. He was stationed In Iceland for approximately 18 months and from 
there was sent to Ireland. He was a member of the Second Infantry of the Fifth 
Division.

Cleburne News:
The body of S-Sgt Irvin H. Ayers who lost his life in France September 11, 1944, 
arrived in Heflin Tuesday morning, Nov. 2, 1948. A military funeral, with the 
American Legion in charge, will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at 
Morrison's Chapel. Rev. L. P. Bowen will conduct the services and Brown Funeral 
Service will officiate. Sgt. Ayers was 27 years of age at the time of his death. 
He was not married, Pallbearers from the American Legion Post are Maurice 
Beason, Hoyt Kent, Clyde Edwards, Randolph Hampton, Willis Lee Gaines, and Frank 
Harlan. Surviving Sgt. Ayers are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ayers Heflin, 
Rt. 4, four sisters, Mrs. Solon Lee, Heflin, Rt. 1, Mrs. Cecil Lee, Heflin, Rt. 
1, Mrs. Edna McCord, Sylacauga, Mrs. John Daniel, Newell, Ala, and five 
brothers, W. B. of Columbus, Ga., W. L. of Heflin, Rt 4, John T. of Heflin, Rt 
4, Boone of U.S. & Navy, and Woodrow of Heflin, Rt 4.


Additional Comments:
Son of Wilson Patrick "Little Pat" Ayres and Millie White. 
"He died in war but is resting in peace"

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