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William Averyt Obituary

WILLIAM EUGENE AVERYT, 81, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 in College Station, TX. He was born April 20, 1922 in Delaware, OK. Mr. Averyt is preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Ann Averyt. He is survived by his wife, Bobbie Tooke Averyt; a sister, Virginia Pickens; son and daughter-in-law, William E. Jr. and Layne Averyt; daughter and son-in-law, Paula Jean and Robert Grigsby; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Franklin and Linda Averyt; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 23 at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brazos Valley Hospice. Memorial Funeral Chapel College Station 979-694-8615

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Jul. 22, 2003.

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Donnie Brown (Class of 74)

April 28, 2025

Sorry for your recent loss of your dad. Best memory is when he rang the bell outside at midnight on New Years. May god bless the entire family.

Thelma Crider

July 23, 2003

To the Averyt Family. My deepest sympathy to all of you at the loss of your husband and father. I was a co-worker and very close friend to Sharon for many years. I still miss her very much. I pray that God will comfort each of you with his love. My prayers are with each of you.

mark walls

July 22, 2003

Hello all - I realize that this is a difficult time for each of you; I pray that God grants each of you peace and comfort. Bill enriched your lives - I am sure that each of you has very special and fond memories that will sustain you, provide solace and an occasional chuckle - I know I have a few. Love to all - Mark

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