His survivors include: one daughter, Meriel Avery, Valley, AL; three sons, Adrian Avery, Atlanta, GA, Alfred (Juanita) Avery Albuquerque, New Mexico and Christopher (Francine) Avery, Lanett, AL; grandchildren, Terrance (Serena) Rudd, Chiquitta Avery, Demetrius Rudd, Tierra (Michael) Summers, MaShondra Johnson, Martavious Johnson, Calvert Coriz, Mariah Torrez, Ben & Luis Devargas and Nizhoney Hendrick; nine great-grandchildren; siblings, Idalene Hollaway, Mae Doris Reed and Velvilan (Ralph) Combs all of Lanett, AL, Sharon (Bernard) Barrow, Omaha, NE and Robert (Barbara) Avery, Sacramento, CA; brother-in-law, Prather (Karen) James, Mobile, AL; god-daughters, Melissa Tucker, Carlishiara Barber and the Valley Girls; and, a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends including his special friend, Lillie Mae Thomas, Lanett, AL. Mr. Avery was a devoted member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church and served as a Deacon and in the Choir Ministry. His love for God allowed him to express himself through music singing with the quartet groups Dixie Harmoneers, Traveling Spirituals and others.
May 18, 2016