John Crute Ayers, Jr., 72, of Filmore Street, Lynchburg, died Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Patricia N. Ayers.

Born in Appomattox County, Va., on June 2, 1946, he was a son of the late Alma Pearl McFadden and John Crute Ayers, Sr. He retired from Simplimatic.

He is survived by a son, John Joseph Ayers of Lynchburg; daughter, Tanya Schmid Johnston and husband, Bill of Rustburg; a brother, Robert A. Ayers and wife, Melva; a sister, Lucy Litchford all of Appomattox; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; six nieces and three nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Hester Shull and Faye Crowe.

A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Robinson Funeral Home by Pastor Darryl Martin.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com