Mr. Oran Raymond “Ray” Ayers III age 61, of Dawson passed away on Monday, February 1, 2023. The family will have a memorial visitation from 4 until 8pm Sunday, February 5, 2023 at W.T. Wilson Funeral Chapel. He is survived by his sons, Jason (Jennifer) Ayers and Kyle Ayers; sister, Penny (Charles) Gilbert; brother, David (Denise) Ayers; grandchildren, Carlie Ayers, Jacie Ayers, Harmony Ayers, and Raylee Ayers. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carlotta Ayers; parents, Raymond and Edith Ayers.