William "Willie" Ray Avant, age 85, of Texarkana, Texas passed away on Wednesday January 31, 2018. William was born September 22, 1932 in Hampton, AR. He was the youngest of 11 brothers and sisters. He was retired from Day and Zimmerman as a supervisor in payroll. He was an avid baseball fan and coached peewee through pony league for many years. He was also a southpaw pitcher for the minor league St. Louis Cardinals organization. He also loved hunting, fishing, camping as well as an occasional trip to the gambling boats.
He is survived by his wife Joyce Avant of Texarkana; one son and daughter-in-law Ray and Lisa Avant of Center Point, TX; one daughter and son-in-law Renea and Don McMillon of Texarkana, TX; one brother Jack Avant of Camden, AR. two grandchildren Michael and Cheyenne Avant of Center Point, Tx.
Funeral service will be 10 A.M. Saturday at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane followed by a private family burial.
Family will receive friends Friday, February 2, 2018 from 5 to 6:30 pm at East Funeral Home-Moores Lane.
Condolences may be left at www.eastfuneralhomes.com
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