James Robert "Jimmy" Ayers born Aug 23, 1950, passed away in Colorado February 8, 2023. He is survived by his life partner Monica Brown, her daughter Burgandy (Marcus) Roberts, his daughter Brittany (Nick) Knight, her mother Michelle Ayers, and his sister Jo Ann Sinclair; four grandchildren, Thaddeus, Skylar, and Alexia Knight, and Reign Roberts; nephews Kerry "James" and Robert Sinclair; great-nephews Xander and Gabriel Sinclair.
As a musician, Jimmy Ayers was a well-respected veteran of the Denver music scene. His experience includes his piano, Hammond and guitar work with Allman Brothers and drummer/producer Butch Trucks for Billy Ryan and Black Irish. Most recently, Ayers co-founded the Denver based group, The Deep Pocket Thieves, achieving a #1 spot on the national retail chart and representing Colorado as a finalist at the International Blues Challenge.
Jimmy is remembered by everyone as a kind-hearted, talented, and generous musician, mentor, animal advocate and friend. He is missed by all whose lives he touched.  A Celebration of Life will held in August at the Buffalo Rose.