Joel Avera

Retired Georgia Power Company
AUGUSTA, Ga./PLUM BRANCH, S.C. - On November 7, 2014, Mr. Joel Avera went to his Heavenly home that the Lord had been preparing for him. Joel was known to many as "Soapy", "Mr. Mayor", and Papa. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 4 brothers and his son Joel Kenney Avera. Joel is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Bette Jean, his children Andy and Cheryl, Trella and Andy D. (that boy), Kenney's family, Mary Lynn Logan and grandchildren, Ali, Joel, Ashley and his siblings, Tomlyn, Marion, Paden, Ann and their families. His career was identified by his accomplishments as Merchandise Supervisor for Georgia Power Co. and was tabbed to lead the Public Relations Department at Plant Vogtle's Units 1 and 2. He served on the Board of Directors for River Race Augusta, and served 32 years as an official on the Transportation Committee for the Masters Golf Tournament. He and several close friends started Packers Boat Club in Plum Branch, SC where he loved spending most of his retirement years. At dusk he always said, "I hear Plum Branch calling." A memorial service will be held in his honor at Trinity on the Hill UMC on Sunday November 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Guest will be received for visitation and lunch from 12:30-2:00 prior to the Memorial Service at Trinity's Wesley Hall. The service will be officiated by Dr. Mike Cash, the Rev. Greg Hatfield and his brother-in-law the Rev. Jim Kenney assisting. We would like to thank Dr. Doris Tummillo, Dr. Kulkarni, Dr. Limbaugh and staff, Pam, Norma, Moronica, and a special thanks to Ron, RN. If so desired in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity on the Hill's (More than Enough Campaign). Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364 - 8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com