Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameAVENT, James Ward 
, 5G Grandson
, 5G GrandsonBirth Date29 Jul 1927
Birth PlaceHickory Valley, Hardeman County, Tennessee
Death Date13 Oct 2016 Age: 89
Death PlaceWhiteville, Hardeman County, Tennessee
FatherAVENT, Samuel Walter (1894-1951)
MotherCALLAHAN, Hester Ophelia (1896-1976)
Misc. Notes
Mr. Avent was born Tuesday, July 19, 1927 in Hickory Valley, Tennessee to the late Samuel Walters and Hester Ophelia Callahan Avent. On June 30, 1950, he was united in marriage to Nadine Avent, who survives.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and worked as a Farmer. He also sold cars and drove a bread truck in his earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren and quail hunting. He was a member of the Whiteville Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Mark Avent of Whiteville, Timmy Avent of Whiteville, and Andy Avent of Rock Springs, Wyoming; sisters, Bernice Sandy of Corinth, Mississippi, and Margaret Vincent of Nashville; brother, Benny Avent of Michie; grandchildren, Dani Gomez, David Avent, Joey Avent, Brittany "BJ" Avent, Heather Hindman, Shane Sullivan, Jeremy Avent, Wesley Avent and Andrea; several great-grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Deb Avent of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Sammy Avent and Matthew Avent; sister, Louise Sain; and brothers, Frank Avent, Wade Avent and Phenton Avent.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and worked as a Farmer. He also sold cars and drove a bread truck in his earlier years. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great-grandchildren and quail hunting. He was a member of the Whiteville Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Mark Avent of Whiteville, Timmy Avent of Whiteville, and Andy Avent of Rock Springs, Wyoming; sisters, Bernice Sandy of Corinth, Mississippi, and Margaret Vincent of Nashville; brother, Benny Avent of Michie; grandchildren, Dani Gomez, David Avent, Joey Avent, Brittany "BJ" Avent, Heather Hindman, Shane Sullivan, Jeremy Avent, Wesley Avent and Andrea; several great-grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Deb Avent of Altoona, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Sammy Avent and Matthew Avent; sister, Louise Sain; and brothers, Frank Avent, Wade Avent and Phenton Avent.
Spouses
Misc. Notes
Nadine Avent departed this life on Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022, at Christian Care Center of Bolivar.
A native of Williamson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Icy Adcock Stinson. On Friday, June 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Mr. James W. "Red" Avent. Mr. Avent passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, after 66 years of marriage.
Mrs. Avent had worked for South Central Bell, Whiteville Elementary School and as a LPN at Bolivar General Hospital and Brint's Nursing Home. She was a member of Whiteville First United Methodist Church. A master gardener, she was a member of the Iris Society and Daylily Society.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Sammy, and Matthew Avent; two sisters, Becky Dillard, and Loretta Baker; and two brothers, Donald Stinson and William (Billy) Chalk.
Survivors include 3 sons, Mark Avent (Barbara) and Timmy Avent, both of Whiteville and Andy Avent (Becky) of Rock Springs, WY; brothers, Johnny Chalk (Cindy) of Atoka, TN, Donnie Chalk (Carolyn) of Hickory Withe, TN, and Eddie Chalk (Cindy) of Oakland, MS; sister, Karen Whitselt of Hickory Withe, TN; grandchildren, Dani Gomez, David Avent, Joey Avent, Brittany “BJ” Avent, Heather Hyndman, Shane Sullivan, Jeremy Avent, Wesley Avent and Andrea Davis; several great-grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Deb Avent of Altoona, PA.
A native of Williamson County, TN, she was the daughter of the late James and Icy Adcock Stinson. On Friday, June 30, 1950, she was united in marriage to Mr. James W. "Red" Avent. Mr. Avent passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016, after 66 years of marriage.
Mrs. Avent had worked for South Central Bell, Whiteville Elementary School and as a LPN at Bolivar General Hospital and Brint's Nursing Home. She was a member of Whiteville First United Methodist Church. A master gardener, she was a member of the Iris Society and Daylily Society.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Sammy, and Matthew Avent; two sisters, Becky Dillard, and Loretta Baker; and two brothers, Donald Stinson and William (Billy) Chalk.
Survivors include 3 sons, Mark Avent (Barbara) and Timmy Avent, both of Whiteville and Andy Avent (Becky) of Rock Springs, WY; brothers, Johnny Chalk (Cindy) of Atoka, TN, Donnie Chalk (Carolyn) of Hickory Withe, TN, and Eddie Chalk (Cindy) of Oakland, MS; sister, Karen Whitselt of Hickory Withe, TN; grandchildren, Dani Gomez, David Avent, Joey Avent, Brittany “BJ” Avent, Heather Hyndman, Shane Sullivan, Jeremy Avent, Wesley Avent and Andrea Davis; several great-grandchildren; and former daughter-in-law, Deb Avent of Altoona, PA.
Marr Date30 Jun 1950
Marr PlaceWilliamson County, Tennessee