Mr. Dennis Avery, age 79, of Glenwood died Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Carl Vinson VA Medical Center of Dublin after an extended illness. Dennis was a native of Glenwood living most of his life in the Atlanta Area. He retired from Southern Bell with over 30 years of service and was a veteran of the United States Navy where he served during Vietnam. Dennis loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was Baptist by Faith.  

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Coble Avery; and two brothers, Gerald and Fred Avery.

Dennis is survived by three sons, Tim Avery of Loganville, John Avery (Tabatha) of Ellijay, and Paul Avery of Jasper; two brothers, L.P. Avery and Chris Avery, both of Wheeler County; three sisters, Grace Avery, Sue Gentry and Becky Blankenship; and two grandchildren, Peyton and Kendal Avery.

Funeral Services for Mr. Dennis Avery will be held Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Bethel Baptist Church with Reverend Nolan McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday evening at Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Glenwood Chapel from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

Stewart-Rosier Funeral Service Glenwood Chapel is in charge of funeral arrangements.