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Michael Avent Obituary
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from Treadwell High School and Memphis State University. He was a dedicated public servant and had a 28-year career as a special agent in the FBI. During his law enforcement career, he also served as a criminal investigator, Firearms and Defensive Tactics instructor and a member of SWAT, as well as a SWAT Team Commander. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Jewell Avent; his brother, John Bruce Avent; and his grandson, Michael Ray Pitsenbarger.
A visitation will be from 1 to 2 P.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland (address: 10670 U.S. Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068). A celebration of his life will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland. Interment will follow in the Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 64.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the American SIDS Institute, 528 Raven Way, Naples, FL 34110.
Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.
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Joan Wilson Henderson
October 28, 2024
Cheryl and family, I am truly sorry for the loss of Mike. I was his Record Clerk in Dept. 1, Furniture for 4 years at Sears. It was a pleasure working with him. Prayers and condolences for the family.
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