1938
Max
2016
Max W. Avery
August 21, 1938 — January 13, 2016
Max W. Avery, 77, of Knighstown, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born August 21, 1938 in Indianapolis a son of Willard and Margaret (Barrett) Avery.
A 1956 graduate of Knightstown High School, he was employed by Perfect Circle in Hagerstown and Hook’s Drugs Warehouse in Indianapolis. Max was a longtime member of the Knightstown United Methodist Church where he was choir director for several years. He loved reading, studying history, and listening to classical music.
He is survived by two nephews: Brandon Avery of Indianapolis and Brock (Anna) Avery of Indianapolis; neice, Meredith (Chris) McDonald of Knightstown; sister-in-law, Judith Myers Avery of Knightstown; three great nieces, Lydia and Margaret Avery and Reagan McDonald; two great nephews, Jack Avery and Henry McDonald.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Avery.
Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Mark Haase officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Condolences and memories of Max may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .
A 1956 graduate of Knightstown High School, he was employed by Perfect Circle in Hagerstown and Hook’s Drugs Warehouse in Indianapolis. Max was a longtime member of the Knightstown United Methodist Church where he was choir director for several years. He loved reading, studying history, and listening to classical music.
He is survived by two nephews: Brandon Avery of Indianapolis and Brock (Anna) Avery of Indianapolis; neice, Meredith (Chris) McDonald of Knightstown; sister-in-law, Judith Myers Avery of Knightstown; three great nieces, Lydia and Margaret Avery and Reagan McDonald; two great nephews, Jack Avery and Henry McDonald.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Avery.
Visitation will be from 1-2 PM Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM with Mark Haase officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Condolences and memories of Max may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com .
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