Robert Eugene ‘Bob’ Ayre, Jr.
Falkville A memorial service for Robert “Bob” Ayre, 81, was held on April 26th, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Peck Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Ayre peacefully left his earthly home on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Decatur, AL. He was born to Nancy and Robert Ayre on May 31, 1943, in Louisville, KY, where he spent most of his life.
Bob attended the University of Louisville and graduated with his accounting degree. He served as an accountant, an ice cream shop owner and an adult education teacher, all of which he did with great passion. Bob’s favorite profession, though, was being a minister in the Community of Christ Church, where he attended and served for over 67 years. His devout love for the Lord and sharing the gospel message with others was evident to all who knew him. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn; his brother, Jim; his parents; and his son-in-law, Louis. He is survived by his daughter, Robin Stacy (Guy); grandchildren, Sean Stacy (Amber) and Christina Stacy; sisterin-law, Linda Ayre; nephew, Mike Ayre (Kristie); and niece, Sandy Coke (James); 3 great-grandchildren; 2 great-nephews; 4 greatnieces; and many, many friends. Bob’s love, service to others, zeal for new friendships, joy (and jokes), and resilience are among many of the qualities that will be missed most by his loved ones until we meet again.
