Melvin Thomas “Bud” Avants, 78, of Baytown, Texas passed away September 4, 2019. He was born in Brady, Texas on March 13, 1941 to J.T. and Lois Avants. He was married to Barbara Ann Avants for 55 years. Melvin had a career in telecommunications for GTE / Verizon. He had a passion for his family, hunting, westerns, and all sports especially the Astro’s.
He was preceded in death by his parents J.T. and Lois Avants, a niece and nephew, and his beloved wife Barbara Ann Avants.
He is survived by his brother, Larry and wife Sandy Avants; daughters, Debbie and husband Gary Cigainero, Melody Avants; son, Cody and wife Holly Avants; Grandchildren, Cade and wife Trudy, Lakyn and husband Jeff, Shelby and husband Colby, Corey, Tatum, Kenadie and Jett; five Great Grandchildren; and beloved dog Patches.
A visitation will be held on Monday, September 9, 2019 at 9 a.m. with a Celebration of Life beginning at 10 a.m. at Navarre Funeral Home in Baytown, TX. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.navarrefuneral.com