Birth date: Mar 31, 1944 Death date: Sep 26, 2021
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, William Avery Howard, passed away at his home on September 26, 2021. Avery, the son of W. A. and Eula Mae Fell Howard, was born in Bayou La Batre, Alabama on March 31, 1944. H Read Obituary
Uncle Avery, we shared some wonderful times over the years. Singing and laughing. I loved to hear you play and sing, it was soothing. As a child for the longest time I thought you and Aunt Juanita were my real parents lol. I will miss your smile and humor. From the country song.. Go rest high on that mountain, son your work on earth is done. See you again one day. Love you Uncle Avery.
I am proud to say Avery Howard is my cousin and I will miss him during my remaining time here on this earth. Avery was gifted and talented on so many levels. When I did have the very rare chance of playing guitar with him and around him...It was tantamount to showing Mount Rushmore my pitiful rock collection. As I said, "What a Talent and Gift that God blessed him with". I will long remember and charish those good times. I will look forward to seeing you again in God's New Heaven, cousin.
W. Houston Bercegay & Bonnie B. Bercegay (Acworth, Georgia)
I remember Avery as a talented guitar virtuoso. Avery and I and several others would spend many hours at the California State Convention just playing song after song with many of the other guitar players and singers (following the "alter call") . . . . sometimes past midnight. He was certainly well liked by all that knew him. It was such a shock to hear of his passing. I will keep his family in my prayers. Kahn Chaddock
Dearest Brandon and London, I am sorry for your loss. Your parents were truly wonderful people they shared their love and talent with all those that knew them. I loved baby sitting and spending time with them. My parents truly appreciated their friendship. Hugs. So happy they have been reunited together. Jennifer and Becky Black
May God give all the family strength, peace and comfort during this time. Avery and I have been friends for a very long time. I met the Howard family when Bro. W.A. Howard was Pastor in Fresno, Ca. When David Chatham (now my husband) moved to Ca. in 1959, he and Avery became friends and had a common bond, both good guitar players. We had a nice surprise in 2016, Avery let us know he was going to be in Ca, for vacation and wanted to visit us. We had a meal together and he and Dave played music and talked of old times. Love and Prayers, Marilyn (Moon) Chatham.
Thank you dad for all that you did for new and Brandon. You and mom were awesome parents and you're together again, along with grandma and grandpa. And most of all, as great as they are, Jesus. I'll forget be thankful for you and mom. This is not goodbye, but see you later. Ly dad
I have so many great memories of Avery and Juanita (my beautiful sister). When I was in junior high I had my 1st "date". We first had something formal at school, probably graduation, and then I wanted to take my date to a nice dinner. So Juanita helped me make reservations at a nice restaurant in Salt Lake, maybe de la Fontana?, and Avery drove us to pick up my date in his cool, souped up, maroon Cougar. Well, I was feeling pretty cool myself and I wasn't paying attention to where he was driving but he pulled into a McDonald's and just sat there and said nothing. Same with Juanita. Dead silence for what seemed to me to be at least an hour (probably 2 minutes). I was probably in shock. I had never heard Juanita stop talking for that long! Finally, she burst out laughing and no doubt Avery had that sly grin as he always did when he was messing with someone. I was mortified! Dinner ended up being delicious.
We have know Avery and his family and parents for many years. They were a blessing. It was always a pleasure to see Avery and Juanita at church. Avery and I got to do some singing together Brother May’s church after Juanita’s funeral. It was such a blessing and Avery said he really needed that.
I loved to hear him play bd sing.
Rest in Paradise until the Lord calls his saints to rise up and meet him in the clouds of glory.
Allard & Elaine Smith
I remember clearly, the first day I met Brother Avery. We were having a joint service of C.O.G.O.P., West Valley, and C.O.G.O.P. S.L.C. My Brother led Worship that day, and blessed my soul! I remember the Spirit of God moving in a powerful way! And the last song was
"I Feel Jesus" What a time we all had together! Wonderful Man! It will be good to see Him again, around the Throne of Glory! Won't it be Grand?
