Funeral services were held on 04/06/2023 at Community Baptist Church, with a burial following a Greenwood Memorial Park. Final arrangements were entrusted to Anderson Ragsdale Mortuary.
Wilson Avery, Jr. was born on June 24, 1933, in Louisville Arkansas to Wilson Avery, Sr. and Lizzie McCowan-Avery. He was the second of nine children born to this union. Wilson attended grammar, middle and high schools in Louisville, Arkansas. Wilson was attending high school when he met his sweetheart, Helen Nero. As time passed, love grew and in 1951 Wilson and Helen were joined in holy matrimony and remained husband and wife for over 72 years. From their union a son was born, Willie James Avery.
In 1964, The Avery’s moved to San Diego, California. Wilson also began to work for General Dynamics as an Assembler for Air Crafted Parts and tenured over 40 years of service, eventually retiring in 1998.
Shortly after moving to San Diego The Avery’s united with the Community Missionary Baptist Church. He served on the Deacon Board. He was a very compassionate person and loved to see people happy. He was always faithful and in good standing as a servant of God at Community Baptist Church. After 59 years of membership at Community Baptist Church, Wilson and Helen’s health began to fail. Wilson remaining a devoted husband, yet not well himself, never stopped caring for his wife and stayed consistent until his passing.
On March 21, 2023, God whispered a soft voice to Wilson and said “Thou good and faithful servant, it’s time to rest.”
Left to cherish his life and memory: His loving Wife Helen Avery; granddaughter: Vondale Avery; great-granddaughter: Cianna Robbins, both of San Diego, CA; 3 Sisters: Easter Baker (Charles) from Mt. Morris, Michigan, Lizzie Prescott and Retha Roper, both from Flint, Michigan; Extended daughter, Donnetta E. Moore; as well as a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, extended family and friends.
