Celebrating the life of
Dennis Randolph Ayala
November 20, 1957 - April 05, 2008
Dennis Randolph Ayala
Dennis Randolph Ayala, 50, of Savannah, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 5, 2008.
He was born in Savannah, Georgia on November 20, 1957. Dennis was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his wife. Mr. Ayala attended public schools in Chatham County and worked in several specialty shops as a certified mechanic. Several years ago, Dennis and Kathy Ayala became the owner/operators of their own business, Crossroads Lube and Auto Repair, located at the corner of Waters Avenue and Montgomery Crossroads. An avid reader of history, Dennis loved to discuss and debate strategy and tactics of Civil War battles. He will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Dennis Ayala was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Cristobal Ayala, Mrs. Doris Hardwick Ayala, and his beloved sister, Theresa Ayala Lucas.
He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Davis Ayala, and two sons, Jason Ayala and Cory Ayala. Dennis also left behind seven brothers and four sisters who will miss him beyond measure: Juan C. Ayala Susan of Savannah, Tommy S. Ayala Linda of Savannah, Danny R. Ayala Linda of Savannah, Joseph P. Ayala Lori of Savannah, Michael D. Ayala Jennifer of Atlanta, Richard A. Ayala Karen of Savannah, Anthony M. Ayala of San Francisco, California, Linda Ayala Howard Elton of Effingham County, Lorie Ayala Waters Dale of Savannah, Cindy Ayala McCann Kenny of Simpsonville, South Carolina, and Carmen Ayala McIntyre Donnie of Loveland, Ohio. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Visitation will be from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April10, 2008 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with a memorial service at 6:00.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY. DENNIS WAS ALWAYS A VERY NICE, FUN LOVING PERSON. THANK GOD HE WAS AROUND GROWING UP TO HELP ALL OF US. I CAN THINK OF A FEW TIMES HE STEPPED UP TO HELP ME. I CALL THAT INTEGITY, IAM SURE HE DID THE SAME FOR ALOT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.
- GENIE & LARRY GRAVES, SAVANNAH, GA
Kathy, remember all the good times we shared at family gatherings. Dennis will always be in our hearts. Love to you, Jason and Cory from Uncle John, Aunt Carolyn and Family
- John and Carolyn Helmken, CANTONMENT, FL
To the Ayala Family~ Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will continue to hold your family close in prayer during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Pam and Wayne Ehret
- Pamela and Wayne Ehret, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Frank Kennedy, Rincon, GA
We love you Tommy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Isa 41:10.
- Todd and Sandra McDaniel, Savannah, GA
We Love You Tommy
- Jordan, Kenna and Zachary McDaniel, Savannah, GA
Ayala Family Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this trying time. May God bless you with good memories of Dennis as time heals.
- Bob and Norma Oliver, Savannah, GA
May God bless you and your family, Kathy. We ar so sorry for you loss. Rest in peace, Dennis. We will always remember you.
- Carmen and Ron DeBerry, Midway, GA
So sorry to hear of your loss.
- Brian O'Neal, RINCON, GA
So sorry to hear of your family loss.So heartbreaking to lose some-one you Love. Will be praying to give you strength to go thru this grief.My Tom thougth so much of the wholeAyala Family Love Sarah 'Tom' Hatcher family
- Sarah, Mobile, AL
THE AYALA FAMILY, DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL-I HAVE ONLY SLIPPED AWAY INTO THE NEXT ROOM. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL. CALL ME BY MY OLD FAMILIAR NAME, SPEAK TO ME IN THE EASY WAY WHICH YOU ALWAYS USED TO.LAUGH AS WE ALWAYS LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.LET MY NAME BE THE HOUSEHOLD WORD THAT IT ALWAYS WAS. LET IT BE SPOKEN WITHOUT EFFORT.LIFE MEANS ALL THAT IT EVER MEANT.IT IS THE SAME AS IT EVER WAS ;THERE IS ABSOLUTELY UNBROKEN CONTINUITY. WHY SHOULD I BE OUT OF YOUR MIND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT? I AM BUT WAITING FOR YOU FOR AN INTERVAL,SOMEWHERE VERY NEAR JUST AROUND THE CORNER. ALL IS WELL. NOTING IS PAST , NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE - ONLY BETTER, INFINITEY HAPPIER AND FOREVER- WE WILL ALL BE ONE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST.
- NANCY HIERS, THUNDERBOLT, GA
Tommy, Linda, and Richard, Danny and I were so sorry to hear of Dennis's death. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss. Our most sincere sympathies are with all of you. Sally and Danny Scott
- Sally Scott, Savannah, GA
I remember Dennis from working with my brother, Daniel Maulden, years ago at Quick Change. Daniel thought alot of Dennis and since we lost Daniel in June of 2005, I can understand how you must feel at this time and am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with your family at this time. The family of Daniel Maulden
- Kim Davis, Woodland, AL
May the loving memories of Dennis sustain all of you during this difficult time.
- Jeannette Sims Dunlap, Savannah, GA
I love you Kathy I am so sorry for your loss
- Lori Jones, pooler, GA
The memories of the times we all shared together will be forever cherished in my heart. I will never forget how you allowed me to be a part of your very special family. My love goes out to you all during this very difficult time.
- Rachel D. Gould, Vero Beach, FL
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS...OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. STEVE PRESCOTT AND ALL OF THE EMPLOYESS OF WHTE BROS. AUTO PARTS/SAVANNAH
- white bros. auto parts, savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the wife and children of cousin Dennis. And to all his brothers, sisters and their families. Loosing a sibling at such a young age is heart wrenching. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, cousin Mary in Connecticut
- Mary Fitzgerald, Waterbury, CT
My sincere heartfelt sympathies to you all. May God Bless.
- Jay Harwood, Barwick, GA
I am very sorry to hear the news of Dennis' passing. I pray that comfort and peace will be his and that God will watch over his family.
- Jerry Harwood, Vacaville, CA
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR THE FAMILY. DENNIS WAS ALWAYS A VERY NICE, FUN LOVING PERSON. THANK GOD HE WAS AROUND GROWING UP TO HELP ALL OF US. I CAN THINK OF A FEW TIMES HE STEPPED UP TO HELP ME. I CALL THAT INTEGITY, IAM SURE HE DID THE SAME FOR ALOT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL.
- GENIE & LARRY GRAVES, SAVANNAH, GA
Kathy, remember all the good times we shared at family gatherings. Dennis will always be in our hearts. Love to you, Jason and Cory from Uncle John, Aunt Carolyn and Family
- John and Carolyn Helmken, CANTONMENT, FL
To the Ayala Family~ Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We will continue to hold your family close in prayer during this most difficult time. Sincerely, Pam and Wayne Ehret
- Pamela and Wayne Ehret, Savannah, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Frank Kennedy, Rincon, GA
We love you Tommy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Isa 41:10.
- Todd and Sandra McDaniel, Savannah, GA
We Love You Tommy
- Jordan, Kenna and Zachary McDaniel, Savannah, GA
Ayala Family Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this trying time. May God bless you with good memories of Dennis as time heals.
- Bob and Norma Oliver, Savannah, GA
May God bless you and your family, Kathy. We ar so sorry for you loss. Rest in peace, Dennis. We will always remember you.
- Carmen and Ron DeBerry, Midway, GA
So sorry to hear of your loss.
- Brian O'Neal, RINCON, GA
So sorry to hear of your family loss.So heartbreaking to lose some-one you Love. Will be praying to give you strength to go thru this grief.My Tom thougth so much of the wholeAyala Family Love Sarah 'Tom' Hatcher family
- Sarah, Mobile, AL
THE AYALA FAMILY, DEATH IS NOTHING AT ALL-I HAVE ONLY SLIPPED AWAY INTO THE NEXT ROOM. WHATEVER WE WERE TO EACH OTHER, THAT WE ARE STILL. CALL ME BY MY OLD FAMILIAR NAME, SPEAK TO ME IN THE EASY WAY WHICH YOU ALWAYS USED TO.LAUGH AS WE ALWAYS LAUGHED AT THE LITTLE JOKES WE ENJOYED TOGETHER.LET MY NAME BE THE HOUSEHOLD WORD THAT IT ALWAYS WAS. LET IT BE SPOKEN WITHOUT EFFORT.LIFE MEANS ALL THAT IT EVER MEANT.IT IS THE SAME AS IT EVER WAS ;THERE IS ABSOLUTELY UNBROKEN CONTINUITY. WHY SHOULD I BE OUT OF YOUR MIND BECAUSE I AM OUT OF YOUR SIGHT? I AM BUT WAITING FOR YOU FOR AN INTERVAL,SOMEWHERE VERY NEAR JUST AROUND THE CORNER. ALL IS WELL. NOTING IS PAST , NOTHING IS LOST. ONE BRIEF MOMENT AND ALL WILL BE AS IT WAS BEFORE - ONLY BETTER, INFINITEY HAPPIER AND FOREVER- WE WILL ALL BE ONE TOGETHER WITH CHRIST.
- NANCY HIERS, THUNDERBOLT, GA
Tommy, Linda, and Richard, Danny and I were so sorry to hear of Dennis's death. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this time of great loss. Our most sincere sympathies are with all of you. Sally and Danny Scott
- Sally Scott, Savannah, GA
I remember Dennis from working with my brother, Daniel Maulden, years ago at Quick Change. Daniel thought alot of Dennis and since we lost Daniel in June of 2005, I can understand how you must feel at this time and am truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayer are with your family at this time. The family of Daniel Maulden
- Kim Davis, Woodland, AL
May the loving memories of Dennis sustain all of you during this difficult time.
- Jeannette Sims Dunlap, Savannah, GA
I love you Kathy I am so sorry for your loss
- Lori Jones, pooler, GA
The memories of the times we all shared together will be forever cherished in my heart. I will never forget how you allowed me to be a part of your very special family. My love goes out to you all during this very difficult time.
- Rachel D. Gould, Vero Beach, FL
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR LOSS...OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. STEVE PRESCOTT AND ALL OF THE EMPLOYESS OF WHTE BROS. AUTO PARTS/SAVANNAH
- white bros. auto parts, savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to the wife and children of cousin Dennis. And to all his brothers, sisters and their families. Loosing a sibling at such a young age is heart wrenching. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, cousin Mary in Connecticut
- Mary Fitzgerald, Waterbury, CT
My sincere heartfelt sympathies to you all. May God Bless.
- Jay Harwood, Barwick, GA
I am very sorry to hear the news of Dennis' passing. I pray that comfort and peace will be his and that God will watch over his family.
- Jerry Harwood, Vacaville, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
