Terry Lee Ayers, 78 of Evansville, Indiana and formerly of Fairfield, Illinois passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born on February 20, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Jesse Ayers and Virginia Arnold. Terry graduated from Fairfield Community High School in 1965.
Terry joined the Marine Corps in 1966 and served in Vietnam. He received his degree in education from Eastern Illinois University in 1972. Terry was a teacher, assistant principal, and athletic director at Fairfield Community High School until he retired in 2002.
Terry married Ann Kleinschmidt on November 27, 1968 who survives. He is also survived by his sister, Alice Cadmus of Cape Coral, FL; sisters-in-law, Helen Findling of Scottsdale, AZ and Debbie Kleinschmidt of Grayville, IL; nephews Douglas Findling, Steven Findling, David Kleinschmidt, and Jason Wilson; and a niece, Kim Curry.
In 2014, Terry moved from Fairfield to Evansville, IN where he was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He was known by his friends as a very thoughtful and generous person.
According to his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1925 Volkman Road, Evansville, IN 47725 followed by a graveside service at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church food pantry.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.browningfuneral.com
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