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David Avant Obituary

David E. Avant -MILLEDGEVILLE - David E. Avant, 41, of Milledgeville died Monday, December 2, 2002. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, December 5, 2002 at Riverside Cemetery (main gate). Dr. Billy Oliver and Mr. Dale Myers will be officiating. The family may be contacted at 141 Covington Court, the residence of Charles and JoAnn Avant. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the donor's favorite charity. -Mr. Avant attended Mt. de Sales Academy and graduated from Central High High School and Georgia College and State University. He was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. Mr. Avant was the cardiovascular lab coordinator at Oconee Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Avant. -Mr. Avant is survived by his children, Anna Avant and David Avant, Jr., both of Milledgeville; parents, Charles and JoAnn Avant of Macon; brother, Jeff L. Avant of Macon; two step children, Allison Harrison and Joey Harrison, both of Milledgeville; and five nieces and nephews. -Hart's Mortuary has charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Telegraph from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2002.

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Laura Lynn Hodges

November 28, 2017

I miss David, still.

Dixie Poe

December 12, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Avant and Jeff:

Aunt Dinah called me and told me the sad news. I am so very sorry to hear of David's recent death and Mike's death last year. Please know that my prayers are with you at this time. I cannot help but remember all the great times we had with your family when we were growing up. You will remain in my thoughts this holiday season. Sincerely,

Dixie "Dee Hill" Poe

Cissie and Jimmy Dews

December 5, 2002

Mr. and Mrs. Avant and Jeff,

We were so sad to hear about David. He was very special to us. Mike and I graduated from M.D.S. together and he, too, was special. We pray the Lord will comfort you and give you peace. With much love.

Kahler and Sonny Bell

December 5, 2002

Dear Joann and Charlie, We are so sorry to learn of David's untimely death. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time for you and your family.

Sincerely, Kahler and Sonny Bell

Carin Hogg Cummings

December 5, 2002

Mr. & Mrs. Avant,



I am very sorry to hear about David, considering it wasn't long

ago you lost Mike too. This is awful. We all went to Rosa Taylor

School together.

My deepest sympathy is with you and your Family.



Sincerely

Carin Hogg Cummings

&

Family

FERRELL & APRIL SCRUGGS

December 5, 2002

MR.AND MRS. AVANT, JEFF AND ELIZABETH-- FERRELL AND I ARE KEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE CAN ONLY PRAY THAT GOD WILL WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS LOVE AND MERCY.



GOD BLESS YOU --LOVE, FERRELL AND APRIL SCRUGGS

Kirby Garner

December 5, 2002

Mr & Mrs Avant and Jeff,



I was so much saddened to learn of David's death. As you know we go all the way back to Rosa Taylor. I have not seen David in quite a while but still considered him a friend. I pray that God will lift both of you up during this most difficult time. You have suffered a great loss.

Tyler Mitchell

December 4, 2002

Dear Mr. Charles and Mrs. JoAnn,



So sorry about the loss. I know it has been awhile, that you have been out to Crawford Co. I still think of you often and the days around the pond.



A friend of our's let me know about the accident. I am so sorry for you and your family.

Jimmy Hooper

December 4, 2002

Charles & Jo Ann

We are totally devastated and heartbroken to learn of David's accident. We hope you can take comfort in knowing that everyone is hoping and praying you can find a way to cope with the loss of a second son.

Love

Shirley & Jimmy

keith allen

December 4, 2002

To David Avents family.Iam truly saden to hear about David's death my regards go out to David's two kids and family members I went to school with David and we were close frends when we were in high school. May God be with you at a time lke this.

Lynn Garland Rewis

December 4, 2002

Our prayers are with you.



Lynn Rewis & Family

Maria Apostolou

December 4, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Avant, Jeff & families,

We were shocked to hear the news about David. It is truly unbelievable! Mom is up here with me for the holidays, and we wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

With much love and sympathy, Maria Apostolou & Bessie Andros

Ruth (Terrell) Morgan

December 4, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Avant,

Mother called me with the unbelievable news about David! I am so saddened not only about "our" loss, but that I cannot be there to express my condolences in person. You and your family will be in our prayers during this most difficult crisis!

Sincerely,

Ruth Morgan

James Andros

December 4, 2002

Mr.& Mrs. Avant and Jeff:

Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Love

James, Janye & Harrison Andros

Pagie Leverett

December 4, 2002

Mr.& Mrs. Avant,

Please know that my prayers are with you and the children. David was a great person-you were truly blessed to have him in your life.

Frances Andros Zogzas

December 4, 2002

Dearest Mr. and Mrs. Avant, Jeff, and family,

We are devasted to hear about David. We hope you know how much we all love your family and wish we could be there for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time. Love always, Frances

Cab & Shelia Baldwin

December 4, 2002

Mr. & Mrs. Avant, Jeff & Elizabeth:

Shelia and I are so sorry to hear about David. You have had more than your share of sorrow, and we are truly amazed at your strength. Please know that we are saying special prayers for you and your family.

Ed Farr

December 4, 2002

David will be sorely missed. He has many many friends, and we're all praying for his family right now.

Annette Durden Johnson

December 4, 2002

JoAnn & Piggy,

So sorry to hear of your loss.

May you feel God's presence and comfort during this tragedy.

Green Acres Nursing Home

December 4, 2002

Your friends from Green Acres Nursing Home are thinking of you at this time.

Naomi and Pat Creamer

December 4, 2002

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Advant- I was a good friend of Mike and was so sad about his accident- now it is David.

Please know that you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers- We are members at Martha Bowman MUMC. May God give you strength during these difficult days. With sad hearts-Pat and Naomi Creamer

Sharon Freeman

December 4, 2002

Charlie & JoAnn:



My heart is broken, but God reminds me that he has a plan for us all and that we must simply put our faith in him.

Gordon Freeman

December 4, 2002

WE are praying with you and for you in your time of grief.



God Bless you.



Gordon

TIM DURDEN

December 4, 2002

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DAVID. ALTHOUGH WE LOST TOUCH MY HEART FELL WHEN I HEARD ABOUT MIKE AND NOW I CAN'T PUT INTO WORDS MY GRIEF FOR YOU ABOUT DAVID. MR AND MRS AVANT YOU KNOW I HAD NO BETTER FRIENDS WHEN WE WERE ON HILLSIDE. I THINK OF YA'LL OFTEN...

Bert and Ann Brown

December 4, 2002

Our hearts are so heavy with the news about David. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

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