Francis (Frank) H. Ayers passed away June 24, 2014 in San Antonio Texas. Born January 18, 1925 in Virginia, Frank was the epitome of those individuals we call The Greatest Generation.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Wright Ayers and Eula Blanch Ayers (Hanner) and his brother Albert Wright Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife Robyn of 38 years and sister-in-law Kay Ayers. He is also survived by his daughter Linda Diebold and husband Norm, their children Christine Buen, husband Frank, their son Neal and great grandchildren Jack and Madison; his son Francis Jr. and wife Debbie, their children Mike, Clif and wife Laura and great grandchild Alice; his daughter Meggin Ayers and her children Elyse and Josie Monyette.
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Frank attempted to join the Armed Forces, but was told at the age of sixteen to come back after he finished school. Frank did just that and joined the Army Air Force after graduation. He proudly served his country during World War II with courage and distinction. Frank was the flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17. He completed 32 bombing missions with the 427th Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group of the "Mighty Eight" Air Force. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on one mission. Frank was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.
Following his discharge after WW II, Frank followed in his father's footsteps and entered the auto body repair business. Striking out on his own, he operated his own shop until he decided he would rather work in the auto insurance business. That career move resulted in his employment with the insurance giant USAA which brought Frank and Robyn to San Antonio. He was a claims adjuster and served in addition as a disaster response team leader, traveling the country to help victims with claims processing. Frank's experience and expertise eventually led him to become an instructor for USAA.
Upon retiring from USAA in 1993, Frank was able to pursue his passion, that of building and driving street rods. He completed four vehicles, all which were trophy winners in numerous categories. He also served as the South Central Division Texas State Representative of The National Street Rod Association for 25 years. His garage was always open for car enthusiasts, strangers walking by, or simply neighbors to stop in and chat.
Services will be held at the Hope Center Church 4545N Loop 1604, 11 AM July 9, 2014.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Arrangements by Porter Loring Mortuaries, San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Wright Ayers and Eula Blanch Ayers (Hanner) and his brother Albert Wright Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife Robyn of 38 years and sister-in-law Kay Ayers. He is also survived by his daughter Linda Diebold and husband Norm, their children Christine Buen, husband Frank, their son Neal and great grandchildren Jack and Madison; his son Francis Jr. and wife Debbie, their children Mike, Clif and wife Laura and great grandchild Alice; his daughter Meggin Ayers and her children Elyse and Josie Monyette.
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Frank attempted to join the Armed Forces, but was told at the age of sixteen to come back after he finished school. Frank did just that and joined the Army Air Force after graduation. He proudly served his country during World War II with courage and distinction. Frank was the flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17. He completed 32 bombing missions with the 427th Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group of the "Mighty Eight" Air Force. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on one mission. Frank was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.
Following his discharge after WW II, Frank followed in his father's footsteps and entered the auto body repair business. Striking out on his own, he operated his own shop until he decided he would rather work in the auto insurance business. That career move resulted in his employment with the insurance giant USAA which brought Frank and Robyn to San Antonio. He was a claims adjuster and served in addition as a disaster response team leader, traveling the country to help victims with claims processing. Frank's experience and expertise eventually led him to become an instructor for USAA.
Upon retiring from USAA in 1993, Frank was able to pursue his passion, that of building and driving street rods. He completed four vehicles, all which were trophy winners in numerous categories. He also served as the South Central Division Texas State Representative of The National Street Rod Association for 25 years. His garage was always open for car enthusiasts, strangers walking by, or simply neighbors to stop in and chat.
Services will be held at the Hope Center Church 4545N Loop 1604, 11 AM July 9, 2014.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Arrangements by Porter Loring Mortuaries, San Antonio.
Francis (Frank) H. Ayers passed away June 24, 2014 in San Antonio Texas. Born January 18, 1925 in Virginia, Frank was the epitome of those individuals we call The Greatest Generation.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Wright Ayers and Eula Blanch Ayers (Hanner) and his brother Albert Wright Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife Robyn of 38 years and sister-in-law Kay Ayers. He is also survived by his daughter Linda Diebold and husband Norm, their children Christine Buen, husband Frank, their son Neal and great grandchildren Jack and Madison; his son Francis Jr. and wife Debbie, their children Mike, Clif and wife Laura and great grandchild Alice; his daughter Meggin Ayers and her children Elyse and Josie Monyette.
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Frank attempted to join the Armed Forces, but was told at the age of sixteen to come back after he finished school. Frank did just that and joined the Army Air Force after graduation. He proudly served his country during World War II with courage and distinction. Frank was the flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17. He completed 32 bombing missions with the 427th Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group of the "Mighty Eight" Air Force. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on one mission. Frank was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.
Following his discharge after WW II, Frank followed in his father's footsteps and entered the auto body repair business. Striking out on his own, he operated his own shop until he decided he would rather work in the auto insurance business. That career move resulted in his employment with the insurance giant USAA which brought Frank and Robyn to San Antonio. He was a claims adjuster and served in addition as a disaster response team leader, traveling the country to help victims with claims processing. Frank's experience and expertise eventually led him to become an instructor for USAA.
Upon retiring from USAA in 1993, Frank was able to pursue his passion, that of building and driving street rods. He completed four vehicles, all which were trophy winners in numerous categories. He also served as the South Central Division Texas State Representative of The National Street Rod Association for 25 years. His garage was always open for car enthusiasts, strangers walking by, or simply neighbors to stop in and chat.
Services will be held at the Hope Center Church 4545N Loop 1604, 11 AM July 9, 2014.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Arrangements by Porter Loring Mortuaries, San Antonio.
He was preceded in death by his parents Albert Wright Ayers and Eula Blanch Ayers (Hanner) and his brother Albert Wright Ayers. He is survived by his loving wife Robyn of 38 years and sister-in-law Kay Ayers. He is also survived by his daughter Linda Diebold and husband Norm, their children Christine Buen, husband Frank, their son Neal and great grandchildren Jack and Madison; his son Francis Jr. and wife Debbie, their children Mike, Clif and wife Laura and great grandchild Alice; his daughter Meggin Ayers and her children Elyse and Josie Monyette.
Immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Frank attempted to join the Armed Forces, but was told at the age of sixteen to come back after he finished school. Frank did just that and joined the Army Air Force after graduation. He proudly served his country during World War II with courage and distinction. Frank was the flight engineer and top turret gunner on a B-17. He completed 32 bombing missions with the 427th Squadron, 303rd Bomb Group of the "Mighty Eight" Air Force. He received the Purple Heart for wounds suffered on one mission. Frank was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to Bolling AFB, Washington D.C.
Following his discharge after WW II, Frank followed in his father's footsteps and entered the auto body repair business. Striking out on his own, he operated his own shop until he decided he would rather work in the auto insurance business. That career move resulted in his employment with the insurance giant USAA which brought Frank and Robyn to San Antonio. He was a claims adjuster and served in addition as a disaster response team leader, traveling the country to help victims with claims processing. Frank's experience and expertise eventually led him to become an instructor for USAA.
Upon retiring from USAA in 1993, Frank was able to pursue his passion, that of building and driving street rods. He completed four vehicles, all which were trophy winners in numerous categories. He also served as the South Central Division Texas State Representative of The National Street Rod Association for 25 years. His garage was always open for car enthusiasts, strangers walking by, or simply neighbors to stop in and chat.
Services will be held at the Hope Center Church 4545N Loop 1604, 11 AM July 9, 2014.
Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery with Military Honors.
Arrangements by Porter Loring Mortuaries, San Antonio.
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