Joel Ayers Obituary
In loving memory of Joel Ayers of Lenoir, North Carolina, who departed this world on April 2, 2026 at the age of 73. Joel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Anglus and Marjorie Barlow Ayers; and his siblings, Duane Ayers and Susan Teague. He is survived by: his wife Mary Steele Ayers; his son Brian Ayers (Jennifer); his grandson Cody Ayers; his siblings-in-law, Jean Ayers, Pat Keene and Kenny Steele (Debbie); his nieces and nephews, Shannon Ayers (David), Tonya Severt (Jason), Amanda Copeland (Matt), Jill Stevens (Verne), Lisa Summerow, Billy Steele (Amanda) and Chris Steele (Angela); his great-nephew David Smith; and his great-niece Angel Steele.
