Terry Ayers, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 7th, 2008 at his home from heart failure. Terry was born in Panama City and moved to Lakeland in 2007. Terry attended Alliance for Independence Center in Lakeland where he was voted secretary of the center. Terry enjoyed gospel music, NASCAR racing and collecting memorabilia. He was loved and endeared by all that knew him. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Norman Ayers and his mother Ruby Ayers Joh. He is survived by his brother, Steve Ayers and wife, Tammy of Chipley, Florida, and his sister, Lori Ellis and husband Tim of Lakeland, Florida, along with seven nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday, August 11th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home. A Celebration of Terry's life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, August 12th, in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Millville Cemetery. Expressions of love and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Alliance for Independence, 1038 Sunshine Drive E., Lakeland, Florida, 33801.