Claude Bishop Ayers, 79 years of Mt. Orab, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
Claude was born June 28, 1942 in Georgetown, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Bishop Ayres and Charlotte Louise Ayers (Williamson), also his brothers, Danny Ayers and Stephen Ayers.
Claude was a graduate of Reading High School where he played baseball and basketball. in which he set several school records. After school, Claude served in the U.S. Army where he cared for the last Cavalry Horse at Ft. Riley, Kansas. Claude's passion in life were horses. He was beloved by his family and friends.
Claude is survived by his former wives, Susan Jerry) Smith and Karen Martin; sons, Shane Bishop Ayers of Amelia and Todd Benjamin Ayers of Georgetown; daughter, Shelby (Scott) Ayers-Heitzman of Montgomery; grandchildren, Luke Heitzman, Colin Ayers, Nicole Ayers, Cooper Bishop Ayers; niece, nephews and a host of friends.
An announcement on a Celebration of Life will be announced shortly. Please watch his obituary and the date and time will be posted.
The family request donations to the Brown County Animal Shelter.
To sign Claude's online guestbook, please visit the Thompson Funeral Home website at
www.thompsonfuneralhomes.com
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