Jack Avery

Jack was born in Detroit to Sara (Pebley) and Victor Avery April 4th, 1947 and raised with 12 amazing brothers and sisters: Shirley (Bob) Shively; Phillis (Bob) Swirskowski; Pat (T.J.) Walston; Bud (Victor Jr) (Marilyn) Avery; Sara (Hal) Watson; Bob (JoAnne) Avery; Jim (Elsie) Avery; Bill Sr (Diane) Avery; Ann (Harvey) Miley; Mary Avery; Margaret (Doug) Avery-Robinson; John (Jan) Avery; as well as a loving uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Jack graduated from St. Catherine's H.S. of Detroit in 1965 and he went on to honorably serve his country in Vietnam with the US Army 1965-1968. Jack graduated from Michigan State University in 1974 and remained a huge fan and supporter until the end. Jack was welcomed at Heavens gates by his wife of 41 years, Pat Avery (Duff), who went to make a place for them June 4, 2020. They were married April 7, 1979 and were the most incredible parents to their two children Becky and Chris Avery and their fur babies Pogo and Tucker. Jack had retired as a State Farm agent in Oct 2016 after 40 years. He was an extremely involved father, volunteering at school and sporting events and loved coaching baseball for several years in Waterford. A man of deep faith, he volunteered at his church and was a faithful servant of God. Jack was a favorite friend and neighbor to so many. In his neighborhood, he was known as the dog whisperer since he always had treats for any four-legged furry friend.

The world was lucky to have him and he will be strongly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Jack's family invites everyone to a memorial gathering on Thursday and Friday from 3- 8 p.m. at Family Funeral Care Funeral Home, located at 2904 Orchard Lake Road in Keego Harbor, Michigan. A memorial Mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Lady of Refuge, 3700 Commerce Rd., Orchard Lake, Michigan. There will be a 9:30 a.m. visitation until time of service.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.