Earl L. Avery III

He was born on April 10, 1943 in Elkhart, IN, the son of Earl L. and Jean Avery. He married Maria Murillo on July 16, 2001 in Springfield and she survives.

Mr. Avery worked as an engineer for Henkel and McCoy in Elkhart, IN, retiring in 2008. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Elkhart, IN, and was a huge sports fan and memorabilia collector.

Besides his wife, Maria, he is survived by his mother Jean Avery of Elkhart, IN, a son Earl (wife Misty) Avery IV of Elkhart, IN, a daughter Amanda Avery of Las Vegas, NV, a step-son Erick Marin of Roanoke, VA, 4 grandchildren, Rieyen, Tucker, Olivia, and August Avery, a brother Tom Avery and a sister Barb ???, both of Elkhart, IN.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl L.Avery, Jr.

No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield.