- Obit: Following from The Dothan Eagle, Dothan AL, 8/24/2006: "Mr Walter C "Walt" Averett, of Averett Road, Enterprise, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 22, 2006, at the family residence with his family by his side. . He was 83. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday from The Level Plains Baptist Church with Dr. Sam Tate and the Rev. Roger Stone officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Covenant Hospice 208 Brunson St., Enterprise AL36330, or the First Baptist Church in Level Plains, 8189 County Road 1, Enterprise AL, 36330. Mr Averett was born Oct. 20, 1922, in dale Co AL to the late Bryant Shelly and Carrie S Byrd Averett.. He was a U S Navy Veteran of World War II and the South Pacific. He was also a graduate of Troy State University and a life member of the Elks Club in California. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Level Plains. In addition to his parents, a sister, Louise Chalker; two brothers, Jr Averett and Gene Averett; and a grandson, Warren Day, preceded him in death. Survivors include his loving wife Clo Averett, Level Plains; two devoted daughters, Teresa Averett, Level Plains, and Linda Day of Kansas; one son, Tommy Averett, California; two brothers, Charles Averett (Betty), Level Plains, Dill Averett (Maude), Montgomery; sister-in-law, Maxie Averett, Level Plains; ten grandchildren. Sabrina Day, Brandi and Tanner Day, all of Kansas, Shellie, Bryan and Amy of California; Erik, Ann, Korie and Deanna of California, ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a good many neighbors and friends. The family wishes to express their thanks to Covenant Hospice as well as their entire church family for their love and support, May God bless each of you. Patterson-Sorrells Funeral Home in Enterprise (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements.
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