Son of Frank & Mary (Marks) Avery.
Husband of JoDean (Lefler) Avery.∼Joel W. Avera
Retired Georgia Power Company
Augusta, Georgia/ Plum Branch, SC – On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him.
Joel who was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son Joel Kenney Avera. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bette Jean, his children Andy and Cheryl, Trella and Andy D. (that boy), Kenney's family, Mary Lynn Logan and grandchildren, Ali, Joel, Ashley and his siblings, Tomlyn, Marion, Paden, Ann and their families.
His career was identified by his accomplishments as Merchandise Supervisor for Georgia Power Co. and was tabbed to lead the Public Relations Department at Plant Vogtle's Units 1 and 2.
He served on the Board of Directors for River Race Augusta, and served 32 years as an official on the Transportation Committee for the Masters Golf Tournament. He and several close friends started Packers Boat Club in Plum Branch, SC where he loved spending most of his retirement years. At dusk he always said, "I hear Plum Branch calling."
A memorial service was held in his memory at Trinity on the Hill UMC on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The service was officiated by Dr. Mike Cash, the Rev. Greg Hatfield and his brother in law the Rev. Jim Kenney assisting.
We would like to thank Dr. Doris Tummillo, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Limbaugh and staff, Pam, Norma, Moronica, and a special thanks to Ron, RN.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364 – 8484.
Husband of JoDean (Lefler) Avery.∼Joel W. Avera
Retired Georgia Power Company
Augusta, Georgia/ Plum Branch, SC – On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him.
Joel who was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son Joel Kenney Avera. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bette Jean, his children Andy and Cheryl, Trella and Andy D. (that boy), Kenney's family, Mary Lynn Logan and grandchildren, Ali, Joel, Ashley and his siblings, Tomlyn, Marion, Paden, Ann and their families.
His career was identified by his accomplishments as Merchandise Supervisor for Georgia Power Co. and was tabbed to lead the Public Relations Department at Plant Vogtle's Units 1 and 2.
He served on the Board of Directors for River Race Augusta, and served 32 years as an official on the Transportation Committee for the Masters Golf Tournament. He and several close friends started Packers Boat Club in Plum Branch, SC where he loved spending most of his retirement years. At dusk he always said, "I hear Plum Branch calling."
A memorial service was held in his memory at Trinity on the Hill UMC on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The service was officiated by Dr. Mike Cash, the Rev. Greg Hatfield and his brother in law the Rev. Jim Kenney assisting.
We would like to thank Dr. Doris Tummillo, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Limbaugh and staff, Pam, Norma, Moronica, and a special thanks to Ron, RN.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364 – 8484.
Son of Frank & Mary (Marks) Avery.
Husband of JoDean (Lefler) Avery.∼Joel W. Avera
Retired Georgia Power Company
Augusta, Georgia/ Plum Branch, SC – On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him.
Joel who was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son Joel Kenney Avera. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bette Jean, his children Andy and Cheryl, Trella and Andy D. (that boy), Kenney's family, Mary Lynn Logan and grandchildren, Ali, Joel, Ashley and his siblings, Tomlyn, Marion, Paden, Ann and their families.
His career was identified by his accomplishments as Merchandise Supervisor for Georgia Power Co. and was tabbed to lead the Public Relations Department at Plant Vogtle's Units 1 and 2.
He served on the Board of Directors for River Race Augusta, and served 32 years as an official on the Transportation Committee for the Masters Golf Tournament. He and several close friends started Packers Boat Club in Plum Branch, SC where he loved spending most of his retirement years. At dusk he always said, "I hear Plum Branch calling."
A memorial service was held in his memory at Trinity on the Hill UMC on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The service was officiated by Dr. Mike Cash, the Rev. Greg Hatfield and his brother in law the Rev. Jim Kenney assisting.
We would like to thank Dr. Doris Tummillo, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Limbaugh and staff, Pam, Norma, Moronica, and a special thanks to Ron, RN.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364 – 8484.
Husband of JoDean (Lefler) Avery.∼Joel W. Avera
Retired Georgia Power Company
Augusta, Georgia/ Plum Branch, SC – On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him.
Joel who was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son Joel Kenney Avera. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bette Jean, his children Andy and Cheryl, Trella and Andy D. (that boy), Kenney's family, Mary Lynn Logan and grandchildren, Ali, Joel, Ashley and his siblings, Tomlyn, Marion, Paden, Ann and their families.
His career was identified by his accomplishments as Merchandise Supervisor for Georgia Power Co. and was tabbed to lead the Public Relations Department at Plant Vogtle's Units 1 and 2.
He served on the Board of Directors for River Race Augusta, and served 32 years as an official on the Transportation Committee for the Masters Golf Tournament. He and several close friends started Packers Boat Club in Plum Branch, SC where he loved spending most of his retirement years. At dusk he always said, "I hear Plum Branch calling."
A memorial service was held in his memory at Trinity on the Hill UMC on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. The service was officiated by Dr. Mike Cash, the Rev. Greg Hatfield and his brother in law the Rev. Jim Kenney assisting.
We would like to thank Dr. Doris Tummillo, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Limbaugh and staff, Pam, Norma, Moronica, and a special thanks to Ron, RN.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364 – 8484.
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