Honey Grove
Funeral services for Richard Theo Avery, age 83, of 300 S. 14th Street, who died Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 190 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at main Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Scott Mackey will officiate at the service with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Avery was born February 10, 1907 in the Dial Community, the son of John Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia.
Mr. Avery was raised and spent his lifetime in Fannin County. He was owner and operator of the Farmers Gin in Honey Grove and a member of Main Street Presbyterian Church. He was former Mayor of Honey Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, of the home; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, tenn.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove; and sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
Mr. Avery was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merla Wishard.
Pallbearers will be David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, John Blake Bellman, Dough Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
The family will be at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove tonight, Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7-8 p.m. to received friends.
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Services held for Mr. R. T. (Theo) Avery
Richard Theo Avery, 83, of 300 South 14th Street, Honey Grove, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris.
Funeral services for the former Honey Grove mayor were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 1990 at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove. The Rev. Scott Mackey, minister of the local church, conducted the services with Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove.
Pallbearers were David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, Jon Blake Bellman, Doug Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
Mr. Avery was born in the Dial community on February 19, 1907, a son of Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia, Texas.
He owned and operated Farmers Gin Company in Honey Grove and was involved in the ginning industry for forty-six years. He was elected Mayor of Honey Grove in 1970 and served one two-year-term. In May of 1982, he was again elected Mayor and served four consecutive two year terms. He chose to retire and did not run in the May 1990 city election.
Through the years Avery became known as "a man who loved his community" and he did much to benefit his community. He was well respected as a businessman and as a gentleman. He was a member of the Texoma Regional Planning Commission for several years and may best be remembered for accomplishing tasks to benefit the elderly in the community as he was sensitive to their needs. He acquired the availability of the mini-bus service for Honey Grove citizens and during his tenure as mayor he worked to see that "Meals on Wheels" were delivered to the elderly and shut-ins as well as performing other humanitarian deeds. Of his accomplishments while he was in office, he was proudest of the City Hall restoration project which he instigated, but he was always quick to point out that the project could not have been completed without the support, help and generosity of local and former citizens.
He was named as a director for the Golden K Kiwanis Club which was formed during 1990 and was active in the Honey Grove Civic Club, a past member of the Lions Club and several other civic organizations serving in various capacities. In 1970 the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce chose Avery as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year."
He was a member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove.
Mr. Avery is survived by his wife, Grace Avery of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove and one sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merle Wishard.
Funeral services for Richard Theo Avery, age 83, of 300 S. 14th Street, who died Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 190 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at main Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Scott Mackey will officiate at the service with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Avery was born February 10, 1907 in the Dial Community, the son of John Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia.
Mr. Avery was raised and spent his lifetime in Fannin County. He was owner and operator of the Farmers Gin in Honey Grove and a member of Main Street Presbyterian Church. He was former Mayor of Honey Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, of the home; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, tenn.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove; and sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
Mr. Avery was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merla Wishard.
Pallbearers will be David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, John Blake Bellman, Dough Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
The family will be at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove tonight, Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7-8 p.m. to received friends.
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Services held for Mr. R. T. (Theo) Avery
Richard Theo Avery, 83, of 300 South 14th Street, Honey Grove, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris.
Funeral services for the former Honey Grove mayor were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 1990 at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove. The Rev. Scott Mackey, minister of the local church, conducted the services with Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove.
Pallbearers were David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, Jon Blake Bellman, Doug Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
Mr. Avery was born in the Dial community on February 19, 1907, a son of Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia, Texas.
He owned and operated Farmers Gin Company in Honey Grove and was involved in the ginning industry for forty-six years. He was elected Mayor of Honey Grove in 1970 and served one two-year-term. In May of 1982, he was again elected Mayor and served four consecutive two year terms. He chose to retire and did not run in the May 1990 city election.
Through the years Avery became known as "a man who loved his community" and he did much to benefit his community. He was well respected as a businessman and as a gentleman. He was a member of the Texoma Regional Planning Commission for several years and may best be remembered for accomplishing tasks to benefit the elderly in the community as he was sensitive to their needs. He acquired the availability of the mini-bus service for Honey Grove citizens and during his tenure as mayor he worked to see that "Meals on Wheels" were delivered to the elderly and shut-ins as well as performing other humanitarian deeds. Of his accomplishments while he was in office, he was proudest of the City Hall restoration project which he instigated, but he was always quick to point out that the project could not have been completed without the support, help and generosity of local and former citizens.
He was named as a director for the Golden K Kiwanis Club which was formed during 1990 and was active in the Honey Grove Civic Club, a past member of the Lions Club and several other civic organizations serving in various capacities. In 1970 the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce chose Avery as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year."
He was a member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove.
Mr. Avery is survived by his wife, Grace Avery of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove and one sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merle Wishard.
Honey Grove
Funeral services for Richard Theo Avery, age 83, of 300 S. 14th Street, who died Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 190 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at main Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Scott Mackey will officiate at the service with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Avery was born February 10, 1907 in the Dial Community, the son of John Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia.
Mr. Avery was raised and spent his lifetime in Fannin County. He was owner and operator of the Farmers Gin in Honey Grove and a member of Main Street Presbyterian Church. He was former Mayor of Honey Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, of the home; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, tenn.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove; and sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
Mr. Avery was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merla Wishard.
Pallbearers will be David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, John Blake Bellman, Dough Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
The family will be at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove tonight, Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7-8 p.m. to received friends.
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Services held for Mr. R. T. (Theo) Avery
Richard Theo Avery, 83, of 300 South 14th Street, Honey Grove, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris.
Funeral services for the former Honey Grove mayor were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 1990 at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove. The Rev. Scott Mackey, minister of the local church, conducted the services with Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove.
Pallbearers were David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, Jon Blake Bellman, Doug Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
Mr. Avery was born in the Dial community on February 19, 1907, a son of Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia, Texas.
He owned and operated Farmers Gin Company in Honey Grove and was involved in the ginning industry for forty-six years. He was elected Mayor of Honey Grove in 1970 and served one two-year-term. In May of 1982, he was again elected Mayor and served four consecutive two year terms. He chose to retire and did not run in the May 1990 city election.
Through the years Avery became known as "a man who loved his community" and he did much to benefit his community. He was well respected as a businessman and as a gentleman. He was a member of the Texoma Regional Planning Commission for several years and may best be remembered for accomplishing tasks to benefit the elderly in the community as he was sensitive to their needs. He acquired the availability of the mini-bus service for Honey Grove citizens and during his tenure as mayor he worked to see that "Meals on Wheels" were delivered to the elderly and shut-ins as well as performing other humanitarian deeds. Of his accomplishments while he was in office, he was proudest of the City Hall restoration project which he instigated, but he was always quick to point out that the project could not have been completed without the support, help and generosity of local and former citizens.
He was named as a director for the Golden K Kiwanis Club which was formed during 1990 and was active in the Honey Grove Civic Club, a past member of the Lions Club and several other civic organizations serving in various capacities. In 1970 the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce chose Avery as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year."
He was a member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove.
Mr. Avery is survived by his wife, Grace Avery of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove and one sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merle Wishard.
Funeral services for Richard Theo Avery, age 83, of 300 S. 14th Street, who died Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 190 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris, will be held Friday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m. at main Street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Scott Mackey will officiate at the service with burial following in Oakwood Cemetery.
Mr. Avery was born February 10, 1907 in the Dial Community, the son of John Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia.
Mr. Avery was raised and spent his lifetime in Fannin County. He was owner and operator of the Farmers Gin in Honey Grove and a member of Main Street Presbyterian Church. He was former Mayor of Honey Grove.
Survivors include his wife, Grace, of the home; four sons and daughter-in-laws, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, tenn.; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove; and sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
Mr. Avery was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merla Wishard.
Pallbearers will be David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, John Blake Bellman, Dough Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
The family will be at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in Honey Grove tonight, Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7-8 p.m. to received friends.
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Services held for Mr. R. T. (Theo) Avery
Richard Theo Avery, 83, of 300 South 14th Street, Honey Grove, passed away at 4:33 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 1990 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Paris.
Funeral services for the former Honey Grove mayor were held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 21 1990 at the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove. The Rev. Scott Mackey, minister of the local church, conducted the services with Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Burial was made in the Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove.
Pallbearers were David Avery, Rick Avery, Stan Avery, Jon Blake Bellman, Doug Stroud and Billy Bob Stephens.
Mr. Avery was born in the Dial community on February 19, 1907, a son of Richard Avery and Necie Alice Anderson Avery.
He married Nancy Grace Sockwell on June 19, 1926 in Ladonia, Texas.
He owned and operated Farmers Gin Company in Honey Grove and was involved in the ginning industry for forty-six years. He was elected Mayor of Honey Grove in 1970 and served one two-year-term. In May of 1982, he was again elected Mayor and served four consecutive two year terms. He chose to retire and did not run in the May 1990 city election.
Through the years Avery became known as "a man who loved his community" and he did much to benefit his community. He was well respected as a businessman and as a gentleman. He was a member of the Texoma Regional Planning Commission for several years and may best be remembered for accomplishing tasks to benefit the elderly in the community as he was sensitive to their needs. He acquired the availability of the mini-bus service for Honey Grove citizens and during his tenure as mayor he worked to see that "Meals on Wheels" were delivered to the elderly and shut-ins as well as performing other humanitarian deeds. Of his accomplishments while he was in office, he was proudest of the City Hall restoration project which he instigated, but he was always quick to point out that the project could not have been completed without the support, help and generosity of local and former citizens.
He was named as a director for the Golden K Kiwanis Club which was formed during 1990 and was active in the Honey Grove Civic Club, a past member of the Lions Club and several other civic organizations serving in various capacities. In 1970 the Honey Grove Chamber of Commerce chose Avery as "Outstanding Citizen of the Year."
He was a member of the Main Street Presbyterian Church in Honey Grove.
Mr. Avery is survived by his wife, Grace Avery of the home; four sons and daughters-in-law, Rev. Richard and Sue Avery of Needville, John and Nell Avery of Commerce, Clifton and Doris Avery of Paris and Charles and Jerry Avery of Greeneville, Tennessee; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Avery of Honey Grove and one sister, Lena Smith of Paris.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Pearl Joyce and Merle Wishard.
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