LOUISBURG-Thomas Beam Averett, 84, of Louisburg died Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born on July 20, 1933 to the late Walter Thomas and Suelene Vaughan Averett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mark Haven Averett; daughter, Fonda Gail Averett; and his sister, Dorothy Bagbey.
The family received friends 2 p.m., Sunday, April 15, at Florence Avenue Baptist Church, 9629 NC Hwy 96, Oxford. Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. with Reverends Troy Rust and Herbert Brown officiating. Burial followed in Virgilina Cemetery.
Surviving: his wife, Patricia Collins Averett; daughters, Rhonda Faye Parham (Graham), Sherry Riddle (Michael) and Susan Lynn Denny; step-son, William Wesley Young; step-daughter, Lisa Tant (Bobby); two grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Arrangements are being handled by Lancaster Funeral and Cremation Services, 804 N. Bickett Blvd., Louisburg. Online condolences may be made to www.lancasterfcs.com. |