Obituaries

Mr. Vance McKinley Avery, Jr., age 61, of 1748 Maple Lane in Lincolnton, died on Thursday, February 12, 2015.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 15, 2015, at Warlick Funeral Home.  No services are planned at this time.

Mr. Avery was born October 14, 1953, in Lincoln county, to the late Vance Avery, Sr., and Betty Riley Avery. He served in the National Guard and worked in construction as a civil designer.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Avery of the home; a son, Matthew Avery and wife Ashley of Lincolnton; a sister, Freida Hawley and husband Mike of Lincolnton; and three nieces, Christy, Natalie, and Danielle.

Memorials may be made to Tri-County Animal Rescue, 3326 Al Hager Lane, Iron Station, NC  28080.