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Terry Avery
October 5, 1955 - September 25, 2022

Terry Avery

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Terry Edward Avery Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Belle View Estates Rehabilitation and Care Center in Monticello, Arkansas. He was born October 5, 1955, to the late Richard Allen Avery and Mary Frances Wherry Avery. He began his education in the Drew School District, was a 1973 graduate of Monticello Senior High School then went on to attend the University of Arkansas at Monticello. He attended Morning Star MBC, where he became a member until his health failed. In his younger years, he worked at Burlington Industries before becoming the best truck driver to come out of Southeast Arkansas. He drove for over 20 years including cross country and local companies. He loved to play basketball at Jordan Park. He would pull up near half court with a mean left-hand jumper, which he would make most of the time. In the '80s, he coached a young women's softball team called the Sweet Sensations. He also loved to go bowling. He was very competitive.

He is survived by five daughters, Kerri (Lonnie) Humphrey of Spring Lake, NC, Tonya Hughes of O'fallon, Illinois, Kristy Davis of Fordyce, AR, Kerri Avery, and Kimberly Catchings both of Monticello, AR; one son, Terry Avery, Jr. of Monticello, AR; two brothers, Jerry Avery and Anthony (Jean) Avery, Sr. both of El Dorado, AR; one sister, Maryland Avery of Bryant, AR; one uncle, William Andrew Powell of Monticello, AR; nine grandchildren, Tory, Tyquan, Taj, Jabriona, Jayla, Erion, Kevionna, Rob'Vion, and Laila; three great-grandchildren, Ja' Kye, Mi'kyhlun and Ma'Kheil; two nephews, Anthony Jr. and Justin; one Niece, Brianne; good friend, Sammy Simpson, Sr., and a special sister/friend Diane Avery; as well as a host of cousins and friends.

Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 30, 2022, in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Funeral Services will be at Morning Star Baptist Church, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR.

Please sign Terry's guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com



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Visitation
Visitation
Friday, September 30, 2022
from 6:00- 8:00 p.m.
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71655
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Service
Funeral Services
Saturday, October 1, 2022
at 1:00 p.m.
Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church
Oakland St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
800 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Condolences(10)

  1. Tommie
    North Little Rock, AR Sunday, October 2, 2022
    Praying for the Avery Family, Rest In Peace Terry, you will be missed.
  2. Tommie Franklin Berger
    North Little Rock, AR Sunday, October 2, 2022
  3. Elmo Shorter Jr.
    Euless, TX Saturday, October 1, 2022 Anthony Avery,

    Thinking of you and praying that the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, comfort you and your family.
  4. Brenda Binns
    Monticello, AR Friday, September 30, 2022 Earth has no sorrow that heaven can’t heal. Praying for the family.
  5. Chester Butler,jr
    SEAGOVILLE, TX Friday, September 30, 2022 MY CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY MAY GOD GIVE YOU GUYS STRENGTH AT THIS DIFFCULT TIME , SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
  6. Kim cobb
    Harrison Arkansas, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 I am so sorry for your loss Kerry and Terry prayers for the coming days for your family
  7. Jacqueline Block Robinson
    Atkins, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 Sending love and prayers to the Avery family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Terry

  8. JULIE TRUCKS
    Monticello, AR Thursday, September 29, 2022 My thoughts and prayers are with the family, may God give you comfort and peace. I will miss my deputy.
  9. DR.WHM
    Bronx, NY Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Please know that however you're feeling right now, sad, numb, guilty, tired, angry, it's normal. There's no right way to feel. I love you and am so sad that you're going through this. To the entire family please accept my heart felt condolences. May the Lord continue to Bless and keep you in the palm of His Hands.
  10. Jacquelyn F Chaney
    Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Sending prayers and love. Rest in heaven Terry Avery. I met Terry years ago when I worked at Countrywood Estates.
    Sincerely
    Jacquelyn Chaney

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