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Porfirio Avila Obituary
Indian Mound - SFC Porfirio Avila, age 35, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 noon Friday, December 8, 2017 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Avila Family Cemetery, Indian Mound, Tennessee. Full Military Honors will be rendered.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. until the hour of service Friday at the funeral home.
Porfirio entered into this life on April 8, 1982 in Longview, Texas to parents Julian and Maria Vera Avila. SFC Avila loved his country and was a proud soldier of the US Army. Beyond his unwavering dedication to his country, Porfirio was a devoted family man. He was a loving father, ever-faithful husband, and to those that knew him, a great friend with a heart of gold. Porfirio attended Wilee's Chapel United Methodist Church.
In addition to his mother, Maria, survivors include his loving wife, Winona Joy Cunningham-Avila; children, Porfirio, Luvenia, Alyssia, and his unborn child; siblings, Israel Avila, Omero Avila, Oscar Avila, Jessie O'Brien, Dessie Smith, Nancy Olivares, and Veronica Maxey; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hurley and Jennifer Cunningham.
Memorial contributions are preferred to be made to his children. An account for them will be set up through the local USAA Financial Center.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 931-647-3371. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting NaveFuneralHomes.com.
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B D
December 11, 2017
13B....Greatest and most honest NCO I had gotten the honor to know, to work with, and call a Battle Buddy! Watch over us Brother! My prayers and condolences go out to you Joy and the little ones! Green Team and 13 Team Always!
13A Ancient
kym toney
December 10, 2017
Prayers we send to Joy and children. Our Hearts hurt with you. Pilo was an Amazing Person, we're Blessed to have him call us his Friends. He will truly and deeply be missed, we know his Spirit , Smile, Kindness lives on with your Beautiful Children. He was a True Angel on this Earth, leaving imprints on all the Hearts whom he crossed Paths with. Our Deepest Sympathy, Love we send his Family.
Kym and Victoria Toney
Stefan McGraw
December 8, 2017
My prayers go out to Joy and the kids Avila will always be missed forever my brother
Russ Grimsley
December 8, 2017
Pilo was a fine soldier and a good man. Though I did not know him well, I enjoyed numerous conversations with him, in which his passion for life, and his love for his family was obvious. It was clear he was deeply in love with his wife and extremely proud of his children. I admired and respected him for his commitment to his family, his church, and the US Army. I know he will be sadly missed, but those who miss him will see him once again in heaven. This is the promise we hold to.
Wendy Powell
December 7, 2017
I did not know Pilo very well. However, he seemed like a very kind and caring person. Our entire neighborhood is saddened by this loss of life and opportunity to know him better. I regret I will not be able to join my husband at his service but I offer my sincere condolences to his family.
Eleanor Johnson
December 7, 2017
May the Lord comfort you in this time of great sorrow
Joey, Kendle, Tavie and Pyper Blacksher
December 7, 2017
We love you brother. You were such a great friend to our whole family. You will be deeply missed!
Sarah Darnell
December 6, 2017
A true blessing to know him even if just for a little while. My brother in Christ, I will miss you deeply bud.
April Johns-Williams
December 6, 2017
Watching your children grow in the love of Christ has been the ultimate gift that you could ever bestow upon them. It will be an honor to carry forward your wishes in their growth of true Love; love of God, family, country and community. You will be truly missed. Until we meet again....
Mark Hall
December 6, 2017
To the family of SFC Avila I send my deepest condolences in your loss.
Dick George
December 6, 2017
May he rest in the palm of God's hand, now and forever!
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