Avent - Person Sheet
Avent - Person Sheet
NameAVENT, Michael Wayne , 6G Grandson
Birth Date04 Sep 1941
Birth PlaceMemphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
OccupationFBI Agent
Death Date24 Oct 2024 Age: 83
Death PlaceOakland, Fayette County, Tennessee
FatherAVENT, Raymond Bruce (1915-2001)
MotherBRADSHER, Jewell W. (1915-2009)
Misc. Notes
Michael Wayne Avent, age 83, went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2024.
.He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from Treadwell High School and Memphis State University.

He was a dedicated public servant and had a 28-year career as a special agent in the FBI. During his law enforcement career, he also served as a criminal investigator, Firearms and Defensive Tactics instructor and a member of SWAT, as well as a SWAT Team Commander.

He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Cheryl Avent; three daughters, Kim Avent Pitsenbarger (David), Karen Avent Berry (Robert) and Dana Avent Tucker (Houston); six grandchildren, Matthew Pitsenbarger, Scott Pitsenbarger (Marissa), McKenna Tucker, Collin Tucker (Cynthia), Kye Tucker and Breeze Tucker; and five great-grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Jewell Avent; his brother, John Bruce Avent; and his grandson, Michael Ray Pitsenbarger.
Last Modified 17 Aug 2025Created 28 Jan 2026 by Robert Avent