James Roseman Avery Sr.
November 18, 1929 - May 3, 2018
James Roseman Avery Sr., age 88, of Millington died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at The Med in Memphis. James was born December 18, 1929 in Gates, TN. He is the son of the late Thomas Wilber and the late Duette (Doerr) Avery. He retired as a major in the Army National Guard. James was also a retired employee of AT&T. He is survived by his wife: Joyce (Hardy) Avery. A daughter Sandra Dawn Graves of Millington, TN and two sons: James Avery Jr. of Arlington, TN and Ross Edward Avery of Lakeland, TN. Brother of one sister: Velma Ann Chisholm of Ripley, TN. James also leaves 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. James was preceded in death by two sisters; Dorothy Cox, Dorese Shackleton and a brother, Thomas Wilber Avery Jr. Grave side services will be held 11:00 am on Monday, May 7 at Gates Cemetery, Gates, TN with Brother David Lawrence officiating. Calling hours will be Monday, May 7 from 10 a.m. until service time at Halls Funeral Home 109 N.Church st. Halls TN 38040. .
James Roseman Avery Sr., age 88, of Millington died Thursday, May 3, 2018 at The Med in Memphis. James was born December 18, 1929 in Gates, TN. He is the son of the late Thomas Wilber and the late Duette (Doerr) Avery. He retired as... View Obituary & Service Information