There is a Jerry L Ayres born September 18, 1939 and died November 1, 2001 with a last residence in Greenbrier, Robertson County, TN. Seems like a VERY likely match. Jerry’s last name is spelled Ayres as much as Ayers in newspaper articles I have found. One from June 27, 1971 (for receiving the Bronze Star) when he was a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force uses Ayers in the headline and Ayres when it gives his name). However, Ayres appears to be the correct spelling.9045