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Wilbur Avera Obituary
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Memorial services for Wilbur K. Avera, 80, of Thomaston were held Monday at the First Baptist Church. Graveside service will be later in Ft. Valley. Mr. Avera was retired city manager of Ft. Valley, Roswell and Thomaston. He was a native of Peach County, graduate of Berry Academy, Georgia Southwestern College and Florida State University. During WWII, he served in the North Atlantic aboard a Destroyer Escort. During his years in city government, he received many honors: Pres. of Kiwanis International and Rotary Clubs, selected Boss of the Year as well as serving on many state and local committees. He was Pres. of Georgia City Managers Assoc., Pres. Georgia City Clerks and Finance Officers Assoc. He received from the UGA Governmental Affairs Program the first Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers Certificate for excellence in city financial administration. He is survived by his wife, Jane Benefield Avera; children, Mr. and Mrs. Matt (Kelley) Avera, Mr. and Mrs. Mark (Rosemary) Moring; grandchildren, Drew Akacki, Lucas and Matthew Avera. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home, Thomaston www.pasleyfletcher.com
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Lucy Taylor
October 15, 2004
Dear Jane, Matt, Rosie,
We were so sorry to hear of Punk's death. We have so many good memories of all of you when we were in Fort Valley. Please know that we grieve with you at this time.
Lucy and Jack Taylor
Lane Lovein
October 15, 2004
Mr. Avera was a good client for many years but more than that, he was a good friend. He was always cheerful despite his health problems. A true gentleman. He will be missed.
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
October 15, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sherry Taylor Hatchett
October 14, 2004
Dear Miss Jane, Matt & Rosemary: Just wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. What wonderful memories I have of our families in Fort Valley when we were all a lot younger! Mom and Dad and Steve and John and their families all live in Vidalia now. They send their condolences as well. Love to you all.
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Betty and Charles Blair
October 12, 2004
Please know that our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time.
Renee and Scott Buchanan
October 12, 2004
We were so sorry to hear of this news via my mother in Fort Valley. Scott went to school with Matt and says he always saw him at the GA-FLA games. I remember Matt and Rosemary from growing up in Fort Valley. I also recall that Mr. Punk and "Miss" Jane were so kind to come to my grandmother's funeral in Thomaston (Ruth Reid). Mr. Avera was an extremely intelligent, kind and respected man by all who knew him. He will be missed greatly by many. You may not recognize my married name but I'm Olen Reid's daughter, Renee.
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