Bob was born and raised in Dallas, Texas to the late Richard and Lilie Mae Avery and was one of four boys. He graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and went on to start his own business. Bob Avery started Universal Fire Equipment Company in 1965. During those years, Bob was on the committee with the State Fire Marshalls office and the State Board of Insurance to develop and get fire entry systems codes and regulations assigned into law. He received the 1st certificate of regulation ECR001.
On June 16, 1951, he married the love of his life and best friend Barbara Avery. They had 66 years of marital bliss and had seven children together. His family will remember him as a strong loving husband and father. Bob was an active member of the Catholic Church. He loved to travel and took his family on many family outings. He had a love of gardening and enjoyed playing golf. His favorite place to be was on his yacht out on the lake with his love, Barbara by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Lilie Mae Avery. His brother Dick Avery.
He leaves behind to carry on his name and memory, his beloved wife Barbara Avery, and his seven cherished children Bobby, Michael, Charlene, Larry, Deborah, John and Carrie. Bob’s pride and joys, 15 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Two brothers; Charlie and Bill Avery.
There will be a Rosary held for him at Ted Dickey Funeral Home on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7PM in Plano, Texas. His Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, 10 AM at St. Jude’s Catholic Church in Allen, Texas. To leave a note of condolences for the family please visit his webpage at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/plano-tx
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