A Private family memorial service will be held on Friday, December 5, 2014 at the Porter Chapel of The First Baptist Church of Columbus with Dr. James C. Elder Jr. officiating.
Mr. Avery was born July 15, 1934 in Evanston, Illinois, son of the late Roy Franklin and Mary Streff Avery. He was a resident of Columbus since 1959 and a longtime member of The First Baptist Church of Columbus, which he loved; ushering every Sunday, serving as a Deacon, teaching Sunday School, being a part of the church’s work and attending Bible studies with his wife Patsy. Mr. Avery was the former General Manager of WTVM, Channel 9 and a former Vice President of Martin Theaters. Mr. Avery was a U.S. Army Veteran, of which he was very proud. He also was an avid golfer and loved playing golf with friends.
Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years Patsy, three daughters; Kyle Bair (Mark), Lissa Mummert (Jimmy) all of Columbus, Susanna Avery-Lynch (Joseph) of Italy; three sons; Lane Avery (Baret) of Chattanooga, TN, Lynn Avery (Karla) of Atlanta and Patrick Avery (Heather) of Columbus; nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 828, Columbus, GA. 31902 or Columbus Hospice, 7020 Moon Road, Columbus, GA 31907.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to the caregivers of Columbus Hospice. Condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com.
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