Elbert Carey Ayres

Passed March 6, 2026

Vale, NC

The memory of Elbert Carey Ayres of Vale, North Carolina, who passed away on March 6, 2026 at the age of 83, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elbert Carey Ayres to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elbert Ayres and Ruth Ayres; and his wife Barbara. He is survived by: his children, David Ayres (Jackie), Benjamin Ayres and Michelle Sain (Tom); his grandchildren, Hanna McKee (Granger McKee), Abby Ayres, Lyla Coponen (Nick Coponen), Sarah Farrelly (Luke Farrelly), Kolbe Ayres, Chloe Ayres and Cameron Ayres; and his great grandchildren, Cain Coponen and Evelyn Coponen.

A celebration of life was held on Monday, March 9th 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Word of Life Lutheran Church (5545 W Hwy 27, Lincolnton, NC 28092).

Memorials may be made to Word of Life Lutheran Church Building FundP.O.

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