Otis "Sam" Marshall Ayers

Otis "Sam" Marshall Ayers, age 77 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on March 4, 2022.  Otis was born on April 25, 1944 in Campbell County, TN, the son of Coy E. and Nell Ayers.

Sam proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.  He worked for Bradford White, retiring after 26 years.  On May 6, 1971, Sam married Carol J. Park, and they enjoyed 50 years together.

Sam liked golfing and bowling.  He was a member of the Yankee Springs Golf Course for over 40 years.  His hobbies included woodworking and playing cards.  He loved watching football and basketball, fishing, mowing his yard, and spending time with the grand kids.

Sam is preceded in death by his parents Coy and Nell (Brandenberg) Ayers.

He is survived by wis wife Carol of Hastings, son Christopher of Battle Creek, daughter Amanda (Jesse) Schmidt of Middleville, grandchildren Emerson and Paisley of Middleville, sister Joyce Cooper of LaFollette, TN, and sister-in-law Judy (Jerry) Jackiewicz of Hastings, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions in memory of Sam can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org , or P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .