Andrew Walter -Andy- Ayers, age 39, of Bath County, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009, at his residence. He was born May 1, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, and is the son of Joann Gordon Ayers of Sun Lakes, Arizona, and the late Myron T. Ayers. Besides his mother, Andy is survived by his wife, Michele Hauser Ayers; two brothers, Craig Ayers of Orlando, Florida, and Kurt Ayers of Columbus, Ohio, three nieces and nephews, Ben Ayers, Skylar Burke-Ayers and Aurora Burke-Ayers; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other family and many friends. Andy was a 1987 graduate of Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio, and received a B. S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from Arizona State University in 1995. He was a self-employed chemical engineer with Ayers Environmental Consulting in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and a former employee of Guardian Industries in Morehead, Kentucky, and Motorola in Tempe, Arizona. Andy was a very active member of the Owingsville Fire Department and served as a lieutenant with the Bath County Rescue Squad. He loved animals, classic cars, and helping people. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Paul Prabell officiating. Visitation is after 6 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2009, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Owingsville Fire Department, 19 Goodpaster Avenue, Owingsville, KY 40360. Visitation: Friday, April 3, 2009, after 6 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, April 4, 2009, at 11 a.m.