May 30, 1956 – July 24, 2020
Robert “Lee” as he was called was born May 30, 1956 to Peggy Jean Goree Avera and Robert Lee Avera Sr. in Quitman, Mississippi, where Peggy Jean was living at the time with her parents. Robert Sr. was traveling for work.
Lee attended the University of Texas at Austin, receiving a degree in Land Management and History. After graduation he began his career with Exxon Oil and Gas. Lee met Rosa in 1981 and they were married in 1982. They lived in Houston, Texas for 10 years. They were then transferred to Midland, Texas from 1992 to 1997 before getting transferred back to Houston in 1997.
Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and reading. He was a history buff from a young age. Lee loved the beach, including but not limited to deep sea fishing, body surfing, long walks and shell hunting. He was also a certified scuba instructor and dove frequently with friends. Lee retired from Exxon in early 2015 and moved with his family to Georgetown, Texas in November of 2015. He enjoyed more of his hobbies during his retirement such as going hunting and deep-sea fishing with friends.
Lee is predeceased by his mother Peggy Jean Avera and his father Robert Lee Avera Sr. He is survived by his wife Rosa Blanca Avera and children Karina Springstun, Eric Springstun, Robert Lee Avera III, Andreina Avera, one grandchild Skyler Springstun, his sister Jean Lucille Nibert, brother in law, Tim Nibert and their 5 children and 5 grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Friday, July 31, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home, Georgetown, Texas. Mr. Avera will be laid to rest at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Georgetown.
