George S. Averette

George S. Averette VIRGINIA BEACH - George Skinner Averette, beloved husband, father and friend, passed from this life Jan. 25, 2009. George was born Nov. 15, 1928. He is survived by Joan, his loving wife of 40 years, and his five daughters, Ann Tenan and her husband Marc of Harrisburg, Pa., Allison Averette of Onley, Va., Susan Jungles and her husband Greg of Kennesaw, Ga., Michelle McKinney and her husband Mark of Virginia Beach and Christie Lorkiewicz and her husband Rob of Virginia Beach. George also leaves behind his brothers, Gilbert Averette and his wife Polly of Knightdale, N.C., and Richard Averette and his wife Linda of Murrells Inlet, S.C. Also left to cherish the memory of their "G-daddy" are George's eight grandchildren. George lived his life as an example of Christ's love for the world and he will be remembered by all who knew him as a righteous, caring and generous man. George graduated from North Carolina State University in 1952. After serving his country in the U.S. Air Force, George went on to utilize his agronomy degree and love of land as co-owner of Tidewater Landscaping and Spraying Service. After retiring, George spent his time tending to his other great passion, Thalia United Methodist Church. At Thalia, George was able to raise his children in a loving relationship with the Lord and to carry on his life of service through Methodist Men, Stephen Ministry, Care-Givers, Building/ Grounds committee, mission trips and the multitude of other church activities George was always eager to join. He will be missed by his church family whom he served since 1973. George also enjoyed serving his fellow veterans as a service officer of American Legion Post 113 and he loved competing in horseshoes and volleyball at the Senior Games. There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of George S. Averette on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at 3 p.m. in Thalia United Methodist Church. George's family will receive friends at the church immediately following the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Thalia United Methodist Men's Scholarship Fund, 4321 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.