Stephen Avery

1957 - 2022

Stephen Erich Avery, age 64, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of the 28th of January after a hard fought battle with cancer. Stephen was born in 1957 and grew up in McKinney, Texas with 3 siblings on the family's horse farm. Stephen became valedictorian of McKinney High School's class of 1976. He graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Biochemistry. Stephen discovered his love for working in a laboratory while at UNT and pursued a career in Medical Research in the Houston Medical Center, working at Baylor College of Medicine for many years before later working for Texas Children's Hospital. Stephen loved cooking, hunting, documentaries, history, and spending time with his family.

Stephen was the proud father to four children, and a proud grandfather to two grandchildren. Stephen was a family man and loved his immediate and extended family immensely, ensuring family reunions and family vacations were always a priority.

Stephen is survived by his daughter Cheryl, his daughter Stephanie, his daughter Erica and husband Emory, his son George, his two grandchildren Robert and Esme, his sister Karen, his brother Tim and wife Tracy, his sister-in-law Jane, 3 nephews, and 3 nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents David and Pat, his brother Mark, and his sister Cheryl Ann.

A memorial service will be held at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas on the 11th of February, at 11am. The service will be available via live stream at the following web address: https://www.stlukesmethodist.org/stephen-avery/