OBITUARY
James Alton Avery
September 23, 1918 – November 21, 2011
Alton Avery, 93, of El Dorado, died Monday November 21, 2011, at Oak Ridge Nursing Home. He was born September 23, 1918, in Prescott, AR to Edgar Venson and Nellie Mae Avery.
Alton served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Following his time in the military he worked as a barber in El Dorado for 39 years. He married Dorothy Fay Garrett in 1946. He was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church where he served on the stewardship committee, and he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Fay Garrett Avery, sons; Joe Avery and wife, Marilyn of El Dorado, Glen Avery and wife, Elizabeth of Silsbee, TX, Alan Avery of El Dorado, and Ted Avery and wife, Rose of White Hall, AR; grandchildren; Shane Avery, Jason Avery of Silsbee, TX, Jeff Avery of El Dorado, Jessica Dumas of El Dorado, Amber Avery and Rachel Avery of White Hall, AR; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marie Cromer.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, at Young’s.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, at St. Mark United Methodist Church with Rev. Mike Proctor officiating. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens under the direction of Young’s Funeral Directors.
Family will be at the home of Joe Avery.
Services
- Service Wednesday, November 23, 2011
REMEMBERING
James Alton Avery
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RECEIVE UPDATESJamie Rhyan Armour
November 29, 2011
Dear Joe, Marilyn and family,
We were so sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. The loss of a parent is heart-rending no matter how many years we have them in our lives. His life of 93 years has to leave you all with such a breadth of memories to help sustain you in the coming days. Know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Eric and Jamie Rhyan Armour
Clay Blackwell
November 24, 2011
On this Thanksgiving Day we do have a lot to be thankful for. Left behind by Uncle Alton are his memories that we will all share and treasure. Having a large family to comfort each other in this time in itself is such a blessing and a great thing to be thankful for. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you at this time. Love always, Clay and Vickie Blackwell
William Avery
November 23, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Love to all,
William Avery,
Connie Bagley,
Janet Sanford
Virginia Burton
November 23, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you. It broke my heart not to be able to be there with you during this time. There was never a time that Uncle Alton was not there for us when we needed him. I will always treasure the many wonderful memories that I have of him;he will live in my heart always. I love each one of you.
Virginia Ann
harrel and beth kinard
November 23, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 23, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Alton's family. I am a son of Stella Avery McNew, and I remember Alton fondly.
Ben McNew
November 23, 2011
Why this was a shock, I don't know. 93 years of a good life has to end sometime, I suppose, but I felt Alton would be with us forever. I have the most pleasant memories of his life as a friend to Shorty and to me, memories of all of the family growing up and becoming good members of the community under his guidance and discipline...and of all the times at the barber shop when he cut the hair of both my boys and Shorty...He was a great person, a friendly righteous man and I'm happy to know he will be there before me to greet me someday soon. Much love to all of you. Dee Ludwig (El Dorado)
Gene & Frances Ross
November 22, 2011
We were in Wal-Mart in Arkadelphia this afternoon and received a phone call about Alton. We were so sorry to hear this and started toward El Dorado to the funeral home and HWY 7 was closed due to high water. Alton was always very special to us and our prayers are with the family. The last time I saw him was when my brother, Harold, died in April and he came to the funeral home.
God's Blessings Gene & Frances Ross, Prescott, AR
Scott Lachut
November 22, 2011
He was a good man. Scott A. Lachut and Family.
Lachut Family
November 22, 2011
Although there is distance in miles, our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. We pray you will find joy and comfort in the midst of heartache as you remember, and as you look forward to seeing him in that great heavenly family reunion.
Carol & Al Lachut
November 22, 2011
May beautiful memories of your father sustain you, and may you be comforted by the thoughts and compassion of others who are sharing this sorrow with you.
Your family has a special place in our hearts. You were our first neighbors when we moved to El Dorado, and Scott and Ted grew up like brothers. Love, Carol & Al Lachut
Jean & Wayne Guinn
November 22, 2011
Your parents are special people who shared their love with so many. Sorry to hear of your loss. He will be missed.
Wayne and Jean (Taunton) Guinn
Inez Clark
November 22, 2011
Alton was a dear cousin and friend of mine. I will be thinking of all the family. Sorry that I can not come to the service due to my health. I will tall to Marie soon. God Bless all the family, Inez Clark
November 22, 2011
Wayne and Judy Fife
Shala Sallee
November 22, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My God be with you all during this difficult time. I have such fond memories of Altat Memaws house when we were kids. Love to all. Shala Sallee Rudd
Carl Pierce
November 22, 2011
Sorry for your loss, you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
November 22, 2011
Joe, Our prayer is that God will give you comfort in this short time of separation and that we will continue to look to that day when we will be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us. Your friends, Debbie and Bill Kelley..
Mike Proctor
November 22, 2011
To the Family of Alton and Dot Avery: Your dad was such a good servant of God. He served his Lord and St. Mark United Methodist Church in a spiritual way. " But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15: 57.
My heart goes out to you. St. Mark United Methodist church and Pastor Mike Proctor
Marlin Ward
November 22, 2011
Dear Family,
Sorry for your loss, you have our thoughts and our prayers,
Sincerely, Marlin G. Ward, Becky H. Ward, and Brad Ward ( El Dorado)
Raymond & Rita Jones
November 21, 2011
Ted and family, So sorry to hear about your Dad's death. He was blessed with a great family. I know that you will miss him greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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