Deacon Earl Avery, Jr.

Deacon Earl Avery, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 29, 2019 at West Jefferson Medical Center at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Earl was a graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1964, and continued his studies at Southern University of New Orleans. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and a retired United States Postal Service Mail Carrier. Deacon Avery was an active member of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church Deacon Ministry. Beloved husband of Marguerite Washington Avery. Loving father of Sabrina Avery Monix, Kenneth Simmons, and the late Quintel Byron Avery and Gregory Firven. Grandfather of Sydney Monix, Veronique Johnson, and Camryn Avery. Great grandfather of Armani Paxton, Malaiya Johnson, and Jordan Hunter. Son of the late Earl Avery, Sr. and Mary Bell Holmes. Brother of Elizabeth Avery and the late Alton Jordan, also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, St. Mark Baptist Church of Gretna, and neighboring churches; employees of the United States Postal Service, Jefferson Parish School Board, and University Medical Center; members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, Inc are invited to attend the Funeral Service at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church 236 Robinson Ave., Marrero, LA on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00a.m.  Pastor Melvin C. Zeno officiating. Viewing will be held from 8:30a.m.-10:00a.m. ONLY at the above named church. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery- Avondale, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.