Avery Keith Washington

Avery graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1974. He went on to attend San Jose State University where he majored in engineering. Throughout his schooling, Avery was a dedicated athlete. He focused his physical abilities on wresting and even won first place in the Body Beautiful competition for bodybuilding.

Avery enjoyed walking daily, listening to Ole School music, and loved to watch boxing.

Avery proudly served his country in the United States Navy. In the Navy, he focused on radar systems and radio operations, leading him into Ship Navigation. While serving, he traveled to the Pacific and loved talking about the time he spent in Philippines.

He will be missed by everyone who knew him for his great sense of humor and kindness, especially his family. Avery would do anything for his loved ones and family. He was a true family man, spending every moment he could with them. Avery was loved and cared for by his brother, Victor, and sister-in-law, Michelle Kittrell-Thomas, who he considered his own sister. Michelle quickly became his favorite by preparing his favorite dishes to eat often.

In addition to his parents, Avery was preceded in death by his son, Avery Washington, Jr.; siblings, Mark Dent and Demitri Lee; nephew; Dominic Wilson; and niece, Latisha Washington. He leaves behind his brothers, Gregory Washington and Victor (Michelle) Thomas; nieces and nephews, Gregory Washington, Jr., Andre Washington, Amari Washington, Amante Washington, Marketta Dent; Tiffany Thomas, Vernon Thomas, Jasper Thomas, Victoria Thomas, and Victor Thomas, Jr.; thirteen great nieces; and many other loved ones.

The visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7th at 9am at Frank Vogler & Sons Funeral Home in Clemmons. Immediately following the visitation, there will be a Celebration of Avery’s Life at 10am. Pastor Keith L. Tuttle from Sweet Holy Spirit Family Worship Cathedral will be officiating the service. Avery will be laid to rest at Salisbury National Cemetery following the service.