Romie O. Averett a resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away on Friday, January, 1, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital. He was born in Livingston Parish and was 87 years old. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and later retired from the State of Louisiana, DOTD. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Charlene Bennett Averett; 2 sons, Jeffrey Averett and Rodney Averett and wife, Missy; 1 granddaughter, Holly Averett Walker and husband Justin Walker; 2 grandsons, Matthew Averett and Collin Averett; 3 great-grandsons, Mason and Liam Averett and Harrison Walker; sister, Dorothy Lee Brice, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Olevia Averett; brothers, Gerald and Melvin Averett. Due to COVID-19 a graveside service will be held at Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:30 am. The service will be conducted by Brother Dennis McAnally of Zoar Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff at Our Lady of the Lake for their compassionate care. Central Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 225-236-0800