- Date Of Birth: July 17, 1937
- Date Of Death: October 18, 2017
- State: Indiana
John E. (Jack) Ayers, 80, Walton passed peacefully to his heavenly home Wednesday, October 18 at 1:18 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis.
Born July 17, 1937 in Logansport, Jack was the son of Leon “Bud” and Thelma Huffman Ayers. On June 14, 1959 he married Rovena Gayle Lucas, who survives.
Jack graduated from Logansport High School. He received a BA in Education from Indiana State University, and an MA in Education from Ball State University.
Jack began his teaching career at Tipton Township in 1959, later moving to Lewis Cass when the schools were incorporated. He taught History, Current Events and many other courses, including Driver Education.
Jack was very active in his community, as a past president of Tipwa Little League, a member of the Walton Lions Club, a member and past president of the Walton Town Board, and a member of the Walton-Tipton Township Library Board.
Jack was an avid Bears and IU fan, and a lifelong Cubs fanatic—finally celebrating a championship in 2016!
Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Rovena; sons Michael S. (Terri) of Logansport, Brian P. (Lisa) of Walton, and Kelly K. (Kelly) of Logansport; daughter Janalee S. (Bill) Kovacs of Whiteland; 11 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several foster grandchildren; several cousins, including Patricia Logan, who was like a sister to him; and his dear friend of 75 years, Daryl “Pete” Petrig.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law Penny Lucas, and cherished friends and colleagues Ted Beckley and Howard Ogle.
