Wayne Scott Avery

Wayne Scott Avery, a native of Butler, PA, and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. He passed away at his home surrounded by his family at the age 81, after a courageous battle with cancer. He retired from the medical imaging industry after 39 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as an X-Ray technician. In his younger years, he enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing with his brother and father. As he got older, he enjoyed travelling and fine dining, and he treasured time spent with his family. He is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara Van Lieu and husband Lynwood Alberes, Deena Clark and husband Larry Clark, all of Baton Rouge; 4 grandchildren: Jennifer Van Lieu (Christopher Louis) of Round Rock, TX, Patricia Van Lieu (Benjamin Autin) of Gonzales, LA, Sara Perkins of Baton Rouge, and Caroline Frazier (Tanner Frazier) of Baton Rouge; and 3 great-grandchildren: Cory Kuhn, Olivia Perkins, and Levi Perkins. He is also survived by his step-son, Brent Schechter of Dallas, TX; his sisters: Mary Alice Avery of Butler, PA, Ardyth A. Wygant of Prospect, PA; and his brother, Dr. Robert K. Avery of Salt Lake City, UT. He is preceded in death by parents, Earl Scott Avery and Alice MacGregor Avery; his first wife of 37 years, Carole Hutzley Avery; his second wife of 17 years, Sandra Faye Coleman Avery; and his son-in-law, Bernard “Dutch” Van Lieu. Private graveside services were held at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. His family would like to thank the staff and his caregivers of Cardinal Hospice.