Erik Blane Ayers

Erik Blane Ayers entered full eternal life on Saturday, January 17, 2009. He resided in Arnold, Maryland. Erik was born on December 16, 1956 in Easton, Maryland. He was the oldest of three children born to Mamie DeShields Ayers and the late William K. Ayers., both of Easton. Erik received his elementary education at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic School, and later graduated from Easton High School in 1974. Thereafter, he attended for four years North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina where he participated in the NROTC (Navy) program. He subsequently served the United States for three years in the United States Navy and was issued an Honorable Discharge. After his naval service, Erik's professional career began in the retail sales industry. Among the businesses in which he worked were Tideland Sporting Goods and Drug Fair in Easton. Later, Erik worked for the United States Postal Service in Baltimore, Maryland, where he was hired in the initial position of clerk, and later promoted to the positions of supervisor and safety specialist. After his career in the Postal Service, Erik retired to the retail sales industry working as a manager in Lord & Taylor in Columbia, Maryland and, later, AT&T in Annapolis. Erik had a zest for life and enjoyed good conversation. His interests were vast. He was curious about the world and explored life through many artistic, athletic and cultural events. He was an avid fan of contemporary jazz and new age music. Erik was a car enthusiast. He followed contemporary cultural trends. Erik was well-read and a collector of books and magazines relating to travel, history and art. He enjoyed college and professional sports, and was an unwavering fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, especially when they played the Washington Redskins. He is survived by his mother Mamie A. Ayers of Easton, Maryland, a sister, Tammy E. Ayers Harvey and her husband Peter C. Harvey of Somerset, New Jersey, a brother, Michael Ayers of Baltimore, Maryland, three nieces, Ayana S. Harvey of New York City, Aja Harvey of Somerset, New Jersey, Ashlyn Ayers of Baltimore, Maryland, and one nephew, David Harvey of Somerset, New Jersey. He also is survived by four aunts, one uncle, one great aunt, cousins and many friends. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD where friends may call from 1 to 2:30 PM. Interment will be private.

Erik Blane Ayers

December 16, 1956 - January 17, 2009