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Gary L. Avery

Gary Avery Obituary

Gary L. Avery, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away November 22, 2025.

Born September 1, 1965, he was the son of Rex and Norma (Nail) Avery. He married Linda (Polston) Avery on May 14, 1992, and she survives.

Funeral services will be 4:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Hope's Point Baptist Church, 1703 Miller Avenue, with Pastor Greg Albert officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 pm until the time of the service, at the church.

Online condolences may be shared at glennegeorge andson.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Hopes Point Baptist Church

1703 Miller Avenue, IL

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