Neil Lawrence Ayers, 59, of Orange, passed away on December 10, 2020 in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 19, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Orange. Officiating will be Deacon David Bonneaux. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary starting at 6:00 p.m., Friday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, on July 9, 1961, he was the son of Rosita Orta. Neil proudly and honorably served his county in the United States Navy aboard the USS Saratoga for 4 years and spent 2 in the reserves. He could fix anything he put his hands on and loved being outdoors. A few of his favorite things were cooking his family favorites gumbo and chili, shooting guns, and golfing. Neil also known as “Pawpaw” was a family man above all else and adored his grandchildren more than anything. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Teresa; mother, Rosita Orta of Orange; children, Jeffery Koob and wife Kimberly of Orange, Jason Ayers and wife Emily of Beaumont, Nicholas Ayers and wife Korri of Orange, and Nicole Ayers Lecca and husband Arthur; grandchildren, Elyas Koob, Imogen Koob, Ginger Ayers, Emma Lecea, Jayden Lecea, Esteban Lecea, and one on the way; sister, Bonnie Bufford and husband Ricky of Orange; and numerous other loving family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Arthur Lecea, Freddy Guerra, Cody DeRoche, Derrick Bufford, Dillan DeRoche, and Albert Solorzano.
Condolences
Claybar Funeral Home
December 18, 2020
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Anonymous
December 17, 2020
Basket of Memories was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
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December 16, 2020
John Schmidt and the employees at Arlanxeo. purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Cindy Mouton
December 16, 2020
Cindy Mouton lit a candle in memory of Neil Lawrence Ayers
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December 16, 2020
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Harry & Liz Barclay, And Family
December 15, 2020
Harry & Liz Barclay, and Family purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
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December 15, 2020
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December 14, 2020
Beautiful Dreams was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Gini & Steve Smith
December 13, 2020
We were deeply saddened to learn of Neil's passing and are praying for his family. May your fond memories help you through the days ahead. Gini & Steve Smith
Anonymous
December 13, 2020
Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Katherine Buller
December 12, 2020
May you find peace on the other side of sorrow. May you find comfort on the other side of loss. And most of all, may you find in this sad farewell, that love lives on in the memories of the heart. Thank you for being a great coach and teaching my son K.J. Staudt, Jr. to be a pitcher. You were awesome. You were not taken, you were received. Deepest Sympathy!! Kathy Staudt/Buller Chelsea OK
Anonymous
December 12, 2020
Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Cori Norwood
December 12, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of Neil and there are just no words. We loved him so very much and praying continuously for peace, comfort and strength during this time of loss.
Tammie Stewart
December 12, 2020
Bonnie I am so sorry to hear of your families lost, my prayers and thoughts are with y’all Neil was a great guy.
Anonymous
December 12, 2020
Arrive in Style was purchased for the family of Neil Lawrence Ayers.
Benjamin
December 12, 2020
I worked with Neil for a little over two years and he reminded me of my father in many ways. Every day I walked into work he’d say “what’s up young man” and I would reply “what up old man”. How I wish I could hear him say that one more time.
Kenny Dolley
December 11, 2020
Neil Will be missed by his contractor friends at home depot very much. So kind and helpful to everyone.
Ray Morris
December 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss Jason, Nick, Nichole and all of your family. Neil was the proudest father I've ever known and seeing him was always a great time. Godspeed my friend.