Richard Clevland Avera, 58, born Oct. 28, 1950 in Quitman, Miss., died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2009 in Foley.
He was a veteran of the Army and National Guard and was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Marie Draughn Avera of Foley; daughter, Debbie Brown of Foley; son, Richard Avera of Foley; and three grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at Pine Rest Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pine Rest Memorial Park.
Arrangements are by Pine Rest Funeral Home Inc., Foley.
