Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Jun 15, 1961 – Sep 22, 2021 (Age 60)
Avery Ross King, age 60 of Murfreesboro, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father Reverend Archie Dennis King and his mother Mary Catherine Riggs King.
Avery is survived by his wife of 33 years, Lynda Lynch King; daughter, Amber Kathleen King Witman and her husband Jason of Murfreesboro, TN; brothers, Dennis (Raylene) King of Maryville, TN, Claude (Reta) King, Phil (Kathy) King, and Keith (Rhonda) King all of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Marsha (Jeff) Flinn of Tupelo, MS; mother-in-law, Joan Kathleen Lynch of Murfreesboro, TN, brothers and sister-in law, Lyle and Susan Lynch of Murfreesboro, TN, and Bruce Lynch of Memphis, TN; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Avery was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church, a US Air Force veteran, and the Military Affairs Program Manager with HCA. Avery was a pilot and loved flying. He also enjoyed making pottery, fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Calvary Baptist Church, 432 DeJarnette Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Funeral service will be held 3:30 Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church following the visitation with Rev. Anthony Williams and Rev. Steve Willis officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with Lyle and Bruce Lynch, Keith, Claude, Dennis, and Phil King serving as pallbearers.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church in memory of Avery.
An online guestbook for the King family is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Woodfin Memorial Chapel. 615-893-5151.
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Linda: You are in my thoughts and prayers. Robin Brady Van Bommel
Robin Van Bommel
September 17, 2024 | Nine Mile Falls, WA | Friend
I am so late in finding this out. Linda and family you guys are always in my thoughts and prayers. Robin Brady Van Bommel and Family. Nine Mile Falls WA
Robin Brady Van Bommel
June 15, 2023 | School
Well, I am very late to finding out this sad news. Avery gave me my first job opportunity and we had the opportunity to work together several times.
He was a great man who loved and was so proud of his family. He loved the Lord and he loved flying.
I know you are missed!
Gail STAUB
June 07, 2023 | Hendersonville, TN | Friend
I am so sorry and heartbroken to hear about Avery's passing. He was such a kindhearted sweet man and made me and my sons feel so welcome and comfortable at church. He was an angle on earth.
Janie Carr
June 15, 2022 | Friend
Avery was an amazing person. I met him on many occasions with our jobs in military affairs. He was such a well respected fun loving guy who was extremely passionate about serving the military community. I’m so very sorry for your families loss. Please know he made a positive impact on every person who met him.
Tommy Jones
February 19, 2022 | Toms River, NJ | Coworker
I worked with Avery at Reps
He always had a great smile and great attitude!
So very sorry to hear about this!!
Elinor Turner
Elinor Turner
December 09, 2021 | COSBY, TN | Coworker
So sorry to hear of Avery's death rather late. I retired from HCA HR just over 3 years ago. During my time there, I was privileged to work with Avery. He was without a doubt one of the kindest and most committed people I have ever known. I knew well that anytime an issue concerning veterans and their well-being came up, I could lean on and fully depend upon him to render valued assistance and caring for them. He was indeed without peer. It is heartbreaking to imagine his family and my...
Bill Carver
November 19, 2021 | Franklin, TN | Coworker
I remember Mr. King when my family and I moved back to Colorado. He was at Buckley Air Force Base, encouraging veterans and their spouses to join HCA. He helped me out so much and I will be ever so grateful for his help. You will be missed
Harleen Schenk
November 11, 2021 | Castle Rock, CO | Acquaintance
I am shocked and saddened by this. I have so many fond memories, love and respect for Avery and Lynda. I send my love and prayers for the family.
Bonnie Kelly
October 25, 2021 | Atchison, KS | Friend
