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Alvin A. Avey III

Alvin Avey Obituary

ALVIN A. AVEY, III Alvin was born on July 3, 1947 to Alvin, Jr. and Louise Desmul Avey. He passed away the evening of July 13, 2008 in an automobile accident in Republic, WA. He is survived by his wife Molly, brothers and sisters Marylou, Michael, Steven, James, Georgia and Julie, and their spouses. He is also survived by a daughter Virginia, her sons Justin and Brandon, and her husband. Several nieces and nephews, as well as his stepchildren and grandchildren of which he was very close. We were all surprised by his passing and will miss him tremendously. You are in our hearts and prayers big brother, we love you. There are plans for a Veterans Flag Ceremony to be held August 16th and at a later date there is to be a Memorial Service and spreading of Alvin's ashes on the mountain he so dearly loved.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 27, 2008.

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Mike Avey

August 11, 2008

Mom and Dad saw fit to have a house filled with seven kids, but even with seven, there was only one big brother for me, Alvin. I remember his smile that would always brighten a room and any situation. I remember an uncontrolable urge to express himself. Alvin didn't just take pictures, draw sketches, paint rooms, remodel or build something. Alvin captured a moment in life with everything that he did, and the moment he captured was something everyone else was in too much of a hurry to see.
Love you always big brother! Mike

Helen Reid Blaylock

August 8, 2008

Although many years have past since I last saw Alvin, it seems as though it was only a short time ago that we were teens having great times together. Those happy memories will always remain. He will be greatly missed and always loved.

Irene Gunther D'Veney

August 5, 2008

Many years were between visits with my cousin, however, the memories and laughter remain with me always of those times we had together. Alvin was so talented and a compassoniate person. I will always have him in my heart.

Leslie Foster

July 28, 2008

May the memories held deep within your heart help to soothe your spirit at this difficult time. You're in my prayers. He will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved him. I'm sorry for your loss.
(Marylou's daughter)

Barbara Reid Falkenhagen

July 28, 2008

Dear Cousins,
I want you to know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Alvin was a special man with special dreams. He will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather and a terrific cousin.

Love,
Barbie Cat

Stacy Braswell

July 28, 2008

Love and prayers to the entire Avey family. I remember Alvin always making me laugh as a child. My sister is married to his younger brother. May Gods peace and comfort be with you all.

Marylou Drew

July 27, 2008

Even tho we drifted in and out of each others lives, we always connected in the ways that mattered most. I will miss you dearly. Your little sister with the "rose colored glasses". Marylou

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