Donald Patrick Ayres Obituary
We announce the death of Donald Patrick Ayres of Zebulon, North Carolina, who passed away on August 18, 2026, at the age of 60. Donald will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald Patrick Ayres to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his stepfather James Brown; and his grandparents, Jack, Ada Sullivan, David and Melinda Ayres.
He is survived by: his parents, John David Ayres and Patricia Sullivan Ayres-Brown; his daughter Kelsie; his son-in-law Cody Eastman; his grandsons, Colton and Hudson; his brothers, David (Renee) and Dennis (Patty); his nephew Ryan; and his niece Nicole. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in Donnie's memory to: The North Carolina Fallen Fire Fighters Foundation at http://www.ncfff.org.
