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James Avery Obituary

May 13, 1949 - September 20, 2011 NEWALLA James, beloved husband of Patricia Ann Avery, passed away suddenly at home on Sept. 20, 2011. James was born in Okla. City on May 13, 1949. James was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Anita Avery, sister, Marilyn Avery, and two sons, Timothy and David Avery. James is survived by sons, Jimmy Duane and wife Barbara Avery, Jonathan and Michelle Avery, and step-son, James and Carmen Gribbin, and six grandchildren, Dennis, Daymon, Gavin and Anthony Avery, and Patty Jean and Brianna Gribbin, sister-in-law, Jeanie Bistorti and brother-in-law, Eddie and wife Valerie Schulte. James retired from Tinker AFB as an Aircraft Mechanic. James enjoyed his hobby raising Giant Runt Pigeons and received many awards as a Master Breeder. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M., Thurs., Sept. 22, 2011, at the John M. Ireland Funeral Home & Chapel. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, Newalla, OK, under the direction of the John M. Ireland Funeral Home.

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Published by Oklahoman on Sep. 22, 2011.

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Ben Doherty

September 23, 2011

I worked with James for many years in the B-1 Aircraft section. My association with James indicated that he was an uncomplicated man. (this is a compliment) He loved his family. Had experienced more tragedy than most because of the loss of his children. He was proud of his pigeons and you could see peace and joy on his when he talked about them and had pictures to show. I ask God to grant his family comfort during this time of loss. I count myself fortunate to have known James. God Bless. Ben Doherty.

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