Jimmy Wayne Avery

Mr. Jimmy Wayne Avery, 74, of Blytheville passed away at St. Bernard’s in Jonesboro AR on May 3, 2021.  He was born in Lepanto AR on November 16, 1946 to Charley and Bertie Holmes Avery.  He was an electrician by trade and retired from American Greetings after 47 years.  He was a member of Grace Life Church of Blytheville.

He loved to do work around the house and was caregiver to his wife of 53 years.  In younger days he liked to camp and hunt.  His family says that he was a godly man, a prayer warrior, and never had a bad word to say about or to anyone.  He was a good father and dedicated grandfather.  He was a faithful church member and enjoyed serving as usher and donating his time and skills regarding yardwork and electrical needs.  He was instrumental in helping build several churches.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Avery; his parents; two brothers:  Harvey Avery and Carl Hardy Avery.

He is survived by his sweetheart of 53 years, Patsy Avery, of the home; as son, Mark and Marsha Avery, Sr., of Star City AR; seven grandchildren:  Zachary Wilson, Samantha Wilson, Mark Avery, Jr., Hunter Avery, Michele Avery, Sara Avery, and Brian Jackson; two great-grandchildren: Kyler Wilson and Zander Wilson, and one on the way, Saylor Avery; a brother, Clifford and Rosie Avery, of Ingleside, TX; three sisters:  Elois and James Stokes, of Etowah AR, Freda and Channing Smith, of Blytheville AR, and Rita and Donald Miller, of Lepanto AR; and other family and friends who will miss him dearly.

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Carney Funeral Home Chapel 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, AR 72315

Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Carney Funeral Home Chapel 1501 Byrum Road Blytheville, AR 72315

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