Obit of William Avery; Jackson Par., LA
Submitter: B. Jo Branch
Source:Jackson Independent; 08 May 1913
Date: 23 Apr 2003

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DIED--At the ripe old age of about 100, Bro. William Avery fell to sleep at his son Daw's in Jackson Parish, La., April 19, 1913.  He was born in Maryweather County, Ga. and moved to Louisiana in early life.  His wife preceeded him to rest by about 12 years.  He leaves five sons to mourn his death.  Him and his wife coming from the Methodist, joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in 1875, being baptised by Bro. Wm. McBride.  He was loved by all who knew him, and he was faithful to his Master's will.  After appropriate services conducted by the writer his body was laid to rest in Ebenezer Cemetery.  W. T. Strain