Charles Terry Avera, 69, of Jackson, TN, passed away on January 12, 2022. Charles was born in Tallahassee, FL on December 11, 1952, to Troy G. Avera Sr. of Nashville, GA, and Margaret M. Griffin Avera of Alapaha, GA. Both preceded him in death. The Avera and Griffin families were early settlers in North Carolina and Georgia. Charles spent his early childhood in Tallahassee. The family moved to Opelika, AL when he was 14. He attended Auburn, University and joined Flowers Baking Company/Flowers Foods in Tuscaloosa, AL where he had a nearly 40-year career. At Flowers, he advanced from route salesman to Plant president in Memphis, TN, and retired in 2017.
Charles is survived by his two sons, Troy Richard Avera, of Jackson, TN and Charles Trent Avera, of Spearfish, SD and 5 grandchildren, Tripp, Griffin, and Tanner of Jackson, TN; Ethan and Jace, of Spearfish, SD, and his two brothers, Troy G. Avera Jr. of Monticello, FL, and Stephen Russel Avera, of Thomasville, GA. When asked, family and friends of Charles remember him fondly and talk about his love of boating, duck hunting, and “the farm” in South Georgia. He hunted ducks all over North, Central, and South America, and was an excellent marksman. The family also remarked about his talent for memorable storytelling complete with embellishments and voice impersonations. Charles also had a remarkable ability for remembering the names of almost everyone he met, and he never met a stranger. The grandchildren have belts and holsters Charles made for them from leather. He had an easy, outgoing personality. He was very easy to love and was always thinking and asking about family, wondering how they are and concerned for their well-being, to help in any way that he could. He was a loved son, brother, father, and friend.
A memorial service celebrating Charles’ life will be held Saturday, March 12th, 2022, at Arrington Funeral Home in Jackson, TN from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the charity of their choice in Charles’ memory. Condolences to the family Should be conveyed online at https://www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com/ .
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