The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 30, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC. The family asks that those who desire to do so gather in the sanctuary fifteen minutes prior to the service in order to hear the voluntary prelude music played by John Alexander, Organist.
Larry was born July 11, 1924 in Lee County, NC, the son of Elton E. and Virginia S. Avent.
Larry graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. As a Staff Sergeant he served with the United States Army in Europe from 1945-1947. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he pastored churches in Providence Forge, VA, Alexandria, VA, High Point, NC, Wilson, NC, Jamestown, NC, and Greensboro, NC, finally retiring in his 90’s. As one who had the courage of his convictions, he will not only be remembered for his preaching and pastoral ministry, but also appreciated for the genuine love and compassion he showed to the members of his congregations and to the less fortunate. He had a pastor’s heart. He was a devoted husband and father and adored by his grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Newman Avent, his daughter, Ginger A. Vukov, and three older brothers.
Surviving are his daughter, Ashley A. Scholer (John) of Lynchburg, VA; son-in-law, Gary Vukov (Heidi) of Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, John Lawrence Scholer (Mae) of Washington, DC, Margaret Sydnor Scholer of Richmond, VA, Bryan Arthur Vukov of Myrtle Beach, SC, Ben Ashley Vukov of Myrtle Beach, SC; great-granddaughter, Ashley Scholer of Washington, DC, and his attentive and devoted niece and nephews.
The family wishes to express its gratitude to the staff at Friends Home West for the care they showed for Larry and Margaret Ann during their years there.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial donations be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401.
Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Chapel is assisting the Avent family.
