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Edward "Eddy Lee" Avery

December 3, 1940 - February 7, 2007
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Saturday 2/10, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Friday 2/9, 2:00 pm

Edward "Eddy Lee" AveryEdward Lee Avery, of Midland, loving husband, father and grandfather,passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Midland Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2007 atthe Christian Church of Midland. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park., with Jim O'Banion officiating and Bob Blazek assisting. The family will receive friends on Friday, February 9, 2007 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home, 3800 N. Big Spring St. in Midland.He was born December 3, 1940 to Lottie Blackerby and Ogal B. Avery.Ed graduated from Stanton High School and for most of his career workedin the oilfields of Texas and Louisiana as a Production Superintendantand for the past 8 years worked with his son Brad Avery at HotlineUtility Construction and Lawson Equipment. Ed was a member of ChristianChurch of Midland where he served as a Deacon for many years. He wasknown for his quick wit and wonderful culinary creations, he also leavesbehind an adoring church family.He is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Allison Avery; six childrenLauri Avery Barber and husband Kelly of Covington, LA, Bradley RobertAvery and wife Linda of Garden City, Michael David Pelletier and wifeSheri of Lafayette, LA, Jeffrey Lewis Pelletier and Ginger ofLewisville, Melissa Avery Thompson and husband Mark of Palmer, AK andCharles Bennett Pelletier and wife Andrea of Layfayette, LA, as well as14 adoring grandchildren and his mother-in-law Gladys S. Allison. He isalso is survived by two sisters, Yvonne Hrbacek of Odessa and LonitaCrocker of Weatherford, and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, and two sisters.The family would like to extend special thanks to all Ed's caregivers atMidland Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit.The six sons and sons-in-law will be pallbearers. The honorary pallbearers will be Don Gaines, Tony Lusk, Wayne Peters, Eddie Taylor, Dean Soderstrom, Ed Brown, Justin Fay, Gail Webb, Dennis Wilhite and Doug Hammack.The family suggests memorials be made to: St. Mary's Training School,(In memory of Michael's Paw Paw Ed) P.O. Drawer 7768, Alexandria, LA71306, (318) 445-6443.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch FuneralHome & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made atwww.npwelch.com.,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Map
Saturday 2/10, 2:00 pm
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Rosewood Chapel
Friday 2/9, 2:00 pm

Edward "Eddy Lee" AveryEdward Lee Avery, of Midland, loving husband, father and grandfather,passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2007 at Midland Memorial Hospital.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2007 atthe Christian Church of Midland. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park., with Jim O'Banion officiating and Bob Blazek assisting. The familyContinue Reading

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Betty Hickman Gann left a message on November 30, -0001:
Judith,Lauri,Brad and Melissa, I am so sorry for your loss. Eventhough I have not kept in contact like I should have, I remember my Uncle Eddy as being a kind and loving person. He also had a great sense of humor. I will miss his laughter and smile. Blessings, Betty Lou
Laura Walker left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our love to the Avery family. What a wonderful family legacy Ed and Judith offer the world through their precious children and grandchildren!
Pau & Tammy West left a message on November 30, -0001:
We will be out of town this weekend but wanted you to know that we will be lifting you all up in prayer. Every time I think of Ed I think about pimento cheese sandwiches. He made the best!
Mark & Stephanie Forsyth left a message on November 30, -0001:
Will be praying for your precious family. May God's comfort and peace surround you during this time.
Darrell & Rowena Thompson left a message on November 30, -0001:
Sending thoughts and prayers toyou Judith and your great family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Priscilla Fitch left a message on November 30, -0001:
Judith, My thoughts & prayers and love are with you at this sad time in your life.
Rusty & Bev Smith left a message on November 30, -0001:
Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time. I know God is walking with you through this difficult journey! We love you!
Billy C. Culver left a message on November 30, -0001:
We were really sorry to hear about Ed. He was one fine person.We were in Adrian Tx.on Sat.Would like to have been there.He will be missed.
Terry & Debbie Britton & Fern Britton left a message on November 30, -0001:
Brad, Lorie, & Malissa, We want to say we were so sorry to hear of your Dad's death. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Kay Bivens left a message on November 30, -0001:
Dear Laurie, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. Just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my prayers. Kay Bivens
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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