John Randall Ayres of Potosi, Missouri, was born on August 25, 1951 in St Louis, MO, a son to the late Clarence Ayres and the late Marjorie Coulter Ayres. John passed away on March 7, 2021 having reached the age of sixty-nine years, six months and thirteen days.

Those who remain to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Linda (Mosey) Ayres; three children: Krystal Farley, Darla (Matt) Johnson, and Johnna (Todd) Strange; grandchildren: Jerry, Angela, Hannah, Brianna, Malachi, Kayci, Abby, Jake, and McKenna; great grandchildren: Ayriana, Hinsley and Gracie.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marjorie Ayres; siblings: Jim Ayres, Clarence “Corker” Ayres, and Juanita Miller.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at DeClue Funeral Home, 301 E High St, Potosi, Missouri 63664.

A Funeral Service will immediately follow the visitation on March 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the DeClue Memorial Chapel with Rev. Carl Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri.

Funeral arrangements were respectfully entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.