George Martin Ayre

George Martin Ayre, 87 of Claysville, died Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Manor Care. He was born May 29, 1933, in Washington, the son of the late George L. Ayre and Clara Lahosky Ayre. George was a graduate of Washington High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at Jessop Steel for 30 years and enjoyed golfing, hunting and sports. He was a member of the American Legion Edwin Scott Linton Post #175. On May 21, 1955, he married Naomi Ruth Hazlett, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, George P. Ayre of Columbus, Ohio, John L. Ayre of Claysville; two daughters, Lorrene (John) Byrd of Claysville, Jane Henderson of Washington; a sister Noreen (Herb) Lott of Newark, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Crystal, Amber, Doug, Chet, John E., Stacey and George; eleven great grandchildren, Billy, Shane, Stefanie, Porter, Jonah, Olivia, Chessa, Camrik, Cadence, Autumn and Cairo; two great great grandchildren, Ayden and Alli; several nieces and nephews. Deceased is a brother, Neil Ayre. Due to state-mandated Covid-19 restrictions, all services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Ave, Washington. Additional information and guestbook are available on line at www.NealFuneralHome.com