Thomas Ayers

Thomas Dewitt Ayers Jr., 87, of Chattanooga, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. Dewitt was born in Chattanooga and as a young child, sang for a local radio station. He had a lifelong interest in music, playing the ukulele, and was an old movie buff. Dewitt graduated from Tyner High School and joined the U.S. Army. He retired as a movie projectionist from the Chattanooga area theaters. Dewitt enjoyed his church, Concord Baptist, where he was a member. Dewitt was a loving husband, father and brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas D. Ayers Sr., Irene Norris and Herman Norris. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife and sweetheart of 63 years, Barbara; son, James (Chris) Ayers; sisters, Sharon (Wayne) D’Agostino and Stella Siong Norte and cousin, Patsy Myhan. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, in the funeral home chapel with Pastors David King and Bill Mason officiating. Interment will follow in Tyner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn., 37416. Please visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share words of comfort and to view the memorial tribute. The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. today, Feb. 21, at Heritage Funeral Home, East Brainerd Road.