Norman L. Avery

"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there will be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4. Norman L. Avery of Caro, age 80, passed away and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. He was grateful to be able to spend his last days surrounded by dear family and friends. He was born September 28, 1936 in Caro, the son of the late Fred and Beatrice Avery. On April 21, 1956, Norm was united in marriage with the love of his life, Trudy, and she preceded him in death. He was a lifelong member of the Caro First Baptist Church and retired from Super Foods after forty-two years. Norm spent hours volunteering for his church as well as the Caro Community Hospital and the hospital's endowment foundation. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as taking care of his home. Norm is survived by his children and their spouses, Bryon & Sherrie of Columbiaville, Terry & Mary of Bay City, Lisa (Neil) of Caro, Mary of Adelaide, Australia; his grandchildren, Ellen & Ben, Tyler & Danielle, Grace, Monica, Shawn & Shanon, Matt & Jenny, Danielle, Brent & Makaila, Alexis; four great-grandchildren, two brothers Gary and Jim special friend, Doris Karr; and many nieces and nephews. Norm was preceded in death by his son, Lee; sister-in-law, Elva. The Avery family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the Cedar Knoll neighborhood. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Caro First Baptist Church with Rev. Ronald Wigand officiating. Burial will follow at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro. The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Caro First Baptist Church. Visitation Information Date: Monday, October 31, 2016 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 8:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will be present to receive friends at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro on Monday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Time: 11:00 am First Baptist Church of Caro Address: 989-673-3545 | Map Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Caro First Baptist Church. Cemetery Information Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016 Indianfields Township Cemetery Address: 989-673-2428 | Map Burial will follow at the Indianfields Township Cemetery in Caro.