Leonard W. Ayers, 94, of Wellington, died on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. A son of the late Roger Lee and Emma (Jammeron) Ayers, Leonard was born on May 10, 1930, in Gambier, Ohio.

After graduating from Wellington High School in 1948, Leonard proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1948 -1952 as a Staff Seargent. He was stationed at Fort Bening and Fort Poke.

For 44 years, Leonard worked as a tool and die maker for Section Tool and Die. He also worked at Shiloh Industries for 3 years.

Leonard was an active member of the Wellington American Legion and VFW, where he often served on the military honor guard for funeral rites. He also belonged to the AMVETS, the Wellington Eagles and served as a Boy Scout leader.

He loved basketball.

Survivors include his daughter, Christine (Timothy) Radachi ,of Wellington; grandchildren, Jason (Margi) Radachi, Laura (Joe) Reed, Krista (Benji) Ayers, Rosalee (Justin) Thomas, Katherine (Ulric) Ayers, Aleta Ayers; and great grandchildren, Katelynn, Carli,  Raquel, Reagan, Jourdyn, Chelsea, Haku, Adelitia, and Ivy. Leonard was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia; sons, Robert Ayers and Martin Ayers; and siblings, Arthur Lloyd Ayers, Roger Ayers, Jr. and Eloise Mohrman.

Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 p.m. until the 3 p.m. memorial service at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main Street, Wellington, where military honors will be held following the service. A private burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington. Donations in memory of Leonard are suggested to Helping Hands Food Pantry, c/o St. Patrick Parish, 512 N. Main St., Wellington, OH 44090.

Condolences for the Ayers family may be given at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.