Mr. Kenneth Edward Ayres, 66, of Huntersville, NC died Saturday January 5, 2013 at her residence. He was born April 20, 1946 in Brunswick, Maryland He was employed 25 years at Piedmont Natural Gas, retiring as warehouse supervisor and a US Army veteran. The family will receive friends 1:00 to 3:00 p.m Saturday, January 12 2013 at Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home, 16901 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC. Military Honors will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted 12:00 noon Saturday, January 19 2013 at Brownsville Cemetery, 1911 Rohrersville Road, Brownsville, MD. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Debera Jane Ayres; son, Dwayne Edward Ayres; grandchildren, Hannah Jane Bragg and Adam Patrick Bragg. Raymer-Kepner Funeral Home and Cremation Service Huntersville, NC is assisting the family. Friends may offer condolences to the family at www.raymerfh.com