Jeffery Chad Ayer, 36, of Smithfield, was God’s gift of love, born on Sept. 17, 1980, and went to God’s loving arms on June 2, 2017.  Jeffery was Baptist by faith.  He was a fun loving, kind-hearted soul. He loved fishing, camping, kayaking, in-line speed skating, building things out of wood and drawing. He was a collector of handguns, swords and knives and loved sharing his journey through life with his best friend, fur-baby pit-bull, Deuce.  

He is predeceased by his grandfathers, Oscar Brim, Marvin Estes and Rusty Ayer, and a cousin, Danielle Ayer.  He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Katherine Ayer; his brother, Joshua Ayer; grandparents, Opal Brim, Frances Estes, Beverly and Neil Hurd, Joanie Ayer; and many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by Ricky Estes. The family will receive friends on Thursday June 8, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Little’s Funeral Home, Smithfield.  A celebration of Christian life service will be held on Friday June 9, 4 p.m. in Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News. 
Condolences may be registered online at www.littlesfuneralhome.com.