Donald Lee "Donnie" Avera, 56 years of age, devoted husband and loving father, departed this life on August 24th, 2011 at his residence.

Donald was born on February 26th, 1955 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Charles Leighton Avera and Thelma Godby Avera.

Donnie was survived by his loving wife, Tamara Lynn Harper Avera of Somerset, Kentucky; one son, Tylen Logan Avera of Somerset, Kentucky; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Lawrence Harper of Somerset, Kentucky; two sisters, Doris (and Jack) Ridner and Marie (and Jeff) Ridner, both of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, David (and Joyce) Avera and Jimmie (and Judith) Avera, both of Somerset, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven dear friends, Drew Lane, Paul Phelps, Dickie Humsinger, Jackie Thomas, Gary Wayne Phelps, Olan Couch and Bobby Wilson.

Donald's love and compassion for God, his family, his "baby girls", Jazzy and Lexi, and his Harley Davidson, was known by all who knew and loved him. Donald touched the lives of so many. Each of them in his own loving unique way and his "gift" and love for children, especially his little buddy, Connor Flynn, Cameron Thomas and Aquinna Allen. He was a member of Somerset Masonic Lodge No#111 and attended Langdon Street Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leighton and Thelma Avera; and two sisters, Ruth H. Avera, who departed this life on May 29th, 1985, and Margaret L. Avera, who died in infancy on October 14th, 1943.

Visitations were held on Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.

Masonic services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking & Crematory with Rev. James Floyd and Shane Baker officiating.

Interment followed in the Somerset City Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNIE,

What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed

It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.

Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.

Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.

Donald Lee "Donnie" Avera, 56 years of age, devoted husband and loving father, departed this life on August 24th, 2011 at his residence.

Donald was born on February 26th, 1955 in Somerset, Kentucky, son of the late Charles Leighton Avera and Thelma Godby Avera.

Donnie was survived by his loving wife, Tamara Lynn Harper Avera of Somerset, Kentucky; one son, Tylen Logan Avera of Somerset, Kentucky; his mother-in-law, Phyllis Lawrence Harper of Somerset, Kentucky; two sisters, Doris (and Jack) Ridner and Marie (and Jeff) Ridner, both of Somerset, Kentucky; two brothers, David (and Joyce) Avera and Jimmie (and Judith) Avera, both of Somerset, Kentucky; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven dear friends, Drew Lane, Paul Phelps, Dickie Humsinger, Jackie Thomas, Gary Wayne Phelps, Olan Couch and Bobby Wilson.

Donald's love and compassion for God, his family, his "baby girls", Jazzy and Lexi, and his Harley Davidson, was known by all who knew and loved him. Donald touched the lives of so many. Each of them in his own loving unique way and his "gift" and love for children, especially his little buddy, Connor Flynn, Cameron Thomas and Aquinna Allen. He was a member of Somerset Masonic Lodge No#111 and attended Langdon Street Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Leighton and Thelma Avera; and two sisters, Ruth H. Avera, who departed this life on May 29th, 1985, and Margaret L. Avera, who died in infancy on October 14th, 1943.

Visitations were held on Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. at the Somerset Undertaking Company & Crematory in Somerset, Kentucky.

Masonic services were held at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27th, 2011.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 28th, 2011 in the Chapel of the Somerset Undertaking & Crematory with Rev. James Floyd and Shane Baker officiating.

Interment followed in the Somerset City Cemetery in Somerset, Kentucky.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DONNIE,

What makes a man a Mason, O brother of mine?
It isn't the due guard, nor is it the sign,
It isn't the jewel which hangs on your breast
It isn't the apron in which you are dressed

It isn't the step, nor the token, nor the grip,
Nor lectures that fluently flow from the lip,
Nor yet the possession of that mystic word
On five points of fellowship duly conferred.

Though these are essential, desirable, fine,
They don't make a Mason, O brother of mine.
That you to your sworn obligation are true
that my brother, makes a Mason of you.

Obituary information curtesy of the family. Find A Grave memorial created by Cadmus ID # 46987840.