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Clarence Avant
1931 - 2023
Clarence Avant
1931 - 2023
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BORN
1931
DIED
2023
Clarence Avant Obituary
Clarence Avant was a music executive and businessman who advised some of the biggest names in music history.
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Mosis Fitz
January 25, 2025
Godfather Clarence - so thankful for you you will always be remembered for your heart that you put into everything I love your saying - it´s all about the numbers
Kevin Nelson
November 1, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Avant you are and will forever be 1 of 1
C. Pendergrass
September 21, 2023
RIP..To the quiet but direct Mr Avant.
Martin Garber
September 17, 2023
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Martin Garber
September 16, 2023
Mr. Avant gave my brother Jesus Garber a job at KAGB 50 years ago and that helped bring our family out of poverty, thank you Mr. Avant for your countless contributions to so many people! RIP sir
Tracey C. Sprouts
September 5, 2023
I only just learned of him through the Netflix documentary. I was so moved and in such awe of Mr. Avant. He was a great man who helped so many and touched so many lives. My sincerest of prayers and condolences to his children on the loss of both of their parents. May his wonderful legacy be everlasting.
Linda Burrell Ruffin
August 31, 2023
My deepest sympathy to my cousins Alex and Nicole for the loss their father. May God give you peace in your sorrow.
Linda Burrell Ruffin
Pennsylvania
Ricky Aaron <br />Bobby Dee Presents
Ricky Aaron
August 30, 2023
Thank You Mr. Avant
C Gilliam-Neal
August 27, 2023
To the only man I wish I had the opportunity to meet. Your footprint will never be duplicated. Thank you for all the lives you touched and all the love you shared. Take your rest in Heaven our Good and Faithful servant! Your job here has been completed!! God Bless You!
Teddy Astin
August 27, 2023
R. I. P. Love, Honor & Respect, Mr. Clarence Avant. Love You My Brother. ❤
August 27, 2023
Your light will never dim
LaDora Wilcox
August 26, 2023
My Condolences to the Avant
Family. Thank you Mr.Avant for
Opening doors for so many artists
of Color. Job well Done.
RIH
Wilcox Family Mobile AL
Jen
August 26, 2023
Love for Clarence and all of those whose lives he touched.
Jenn Baymon
August 25, 2023
My deepest condolences to the Avant Family. I just learned about Mr. Avant through the Netflix Documentary about him. He was an extraordinary man and I am moved by his life and legacy.
Sparkie Martin
August 25, 2023
I'm the only living record promotion man living and salaried in New York City Sussex records office in New York City and we promoted for Sussex records Dennis Coffey guitar player known for his hit record Scorpio and then Bill Withers. Ron Mosley ran Sussex records New York City my condolences to Avant family.
JXS
August 24, 2023
Thank You Sir for Allowing me to Stand on your Shoulders!
Michael Stokes
August 23, 2023
Really going to miss you my brother ❤
Andy Ingraham
August 22, 2023
Photo of Andy Ingraham, The Godfather & Julius Hollis at July 4th Celebration in 2011, at the United States Ambassador residence, Her Excellency, Nicole Avant, his daughter in Nassau, Bahamas. His Friendship, Contributions & Memories will last forever.
Alice Marie Avant Taylor
August 22, 2023
Sending our condolence from Avant family from Des Moines, Iowa and Denver, Colorado.
My grandfather's name was Thomas Bert Avant and my mother name was Dorothy Avant a family of 7 of Avant
Reginald Maynor
August 22, 2023
Much love and respect, met you thru your best friend Terry Jervis
Deborah Johnstone
August 20, 2023
Thank you for being in the world and making a significant difference in the lives of many.
Leonard Herring, Jr
August 19, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kim Martin-Walker
August 18, 2023
My sincere and deepest condolences to your family. We appreciate all you've done for so many, the lives you've touched and the legacy you've left as a footprint for others to follow.
MM
August 17, 2023
Deepest condolences to the Avant family. May loving memories and the kindness of others, comfort your hearts.
Carolyn Wynn
August 15, 2023
THANK YOU!!!!!
RR
August 15, 2023
Such a brilliant creative and business mind, one of the best. So many benefited from his great leadership and direction. Prayers for the Avant family, your pain is felt by so many. Sincere condolences to the family, may God be with you all.
Schaefer
August 14, 2023
Man and life to be admired. RIP
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