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Birth Date17 Jul 1948
Birth PlaceHarnett County, North Carolina
Death Date21 Nov 2014 Age: 66
Death PlaceHolly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina
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Holly Springs - Stanley Ray Avent, age 66, a Veteran of the United States Army went to be with God and his beautiful Garden in Heaven, where his worn body will be whole again after a brave fight against cancer on Friday, November 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family..
Stanley was a Harnett County native born to Duby Avent Blanchard on July 17, 1948. He had a strong will to live for his wife and children and a great love for his entire family. He will be greatly missed by his children.
Stanley leaves behind a loving wife of 43 years, Shirley Reardon Avent; four children, Cindy and husband, Gary Adcock of Fuquay-Varina, Stephen and wife, Lori Avent of Holly Springs, Stephanie Avent of Greenville, NC, and Crystal Avent of Holly Springs; four grandchildren, Brittany and husband, Lee Davenport of Angier, Danielle Adcock of Fuquay-Varina, Meghan and Stanton Avent of Holly Springs; one great-granddaughter, Macie Davenport of Angier; loving and dedicated sister, Wanda LaMarsh and husband, Joe of Lillington; two brothers, Larry Blanchard and Lenn Blanchard both of Holly Springs; sweet, special and loving uncle, Thomas Avent of Holly Springs; several wonderful nieces and nephews.