Perry Avery

Perry Alexander Avery, Sr., 60, of Hopkins, SC, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012, at his home. Born April 20, 1952, in Morganton, NC, he was a son of the late William Avery and Susie Davis Avery. Mr. Avery retired from the United States Air Force after 23 years of service as a Master Sergeant, actively supporting US efforts during Operation Desert Shield/Storm, along with Vietnam. He was currently working for the United States Postal Service where he had been for the past 18 years. Mr. Avery enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, watching their sporting events and especially taking them fishing. He and his wife attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Avery was preceded in death by his sister Susan Johnson. He is survived by his wife, with whom he shared a devoted and blessed union of more than 37 years, Zenaida Sampang Avery; two daughters, Suzanne Avery Gilbert (Jovaughn) and Jennifer Avery Iloff (Max); one son, Perry Alexander Avery, Jr. (Leah); four brothers, William, Jr., Jimmy, Russell and Bruce Avery; four grandchildren, Nakeya, Maliyah, Brandon and Dax; a longtime special friend, Garrie Barnes; sister-in-law, Teresita Braham; two special nieces Rhonda and Jamielle Braham; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Friday November 2, 2012, in Greenlawn Funeral Home, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia, SC 29209, with Father Matthew Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9:00 P.M., on Thursday, November 1, 2012 at the funeral home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Greenlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home.