Obituary of Mark C Avery

Mark Clyde Avery Sr. of Endicott, age 91, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday night Feb.12th 2017. Mark was predeceased by; his beloved wife of over 60 years, Marguerite (Meme) Avery, his two sons Ronald Wade Avery Sr, and Rusty William Avery, his parents John & Beatrice Avery, his sisters Beatrice Coney , Flora Quick, and Louise Rouse; and his brothers: Nestell, Edwin, and Russell Avery. He survived by his youngest son Mark Clyde Avery Jr ( Michele), his brothers Ezra ( Anna) Avery, John ( Karen) Avery, his sister Sylvia Lawton, sister in law Barbara Avery, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins; all whom he loved dearly. Corporal Mark C Avery Sr is a WWII Marine Veteran who served his country honorably. Mark dedicated his life to the service of God and was devoted to his church, his community, and his family and friends. Mark was a true example of God's love, and he brought light to all who knew him. Viewing hours will be from 10 am to 12 on Friday Feb 17 2017 immediately followed by the funeral service at West Endicott Baptist Church, 515 West Wendell St, Endicott. The Rev. Robert McGehee, Mark's beloved Pastor, will officiate, and the burial will follow at Riverhurst Cemetery in Endwell.