Ira D Avant
May 7, 1936 - September 8, 2014
Funeral Services with military honors for Ira D. Avant, age 78 of Rusk, TX are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Wallace Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Sherman officiating. Mr. Avant passed away September 8, 2014 at Hospice of East Texas in Tyler. He was born May 7, 1936 in Woodville, TX to the late Russell and Anabelle Avant III. He served in the United States Marines in the Korean War. He had a lifelong presence in construction management. He enjoyed reading and watching science fiction, crossword puzzles, woodworking, and was a passionate defender of the US Constitution. He is survived by his wife Carol Avant, children Michael D. Avant, Karen C. Salerno, Russell R. Avant, Nannette D. Novak, and Darin (Jack) Avant, sisters Russie Ann Avant, Lela Dell Johnson, and brother Johnny Ray Vestal, also numerous grandchildren with great grandchildren on the way. There will be no visitation. If desired, memorials can be made to East Texas Hospice, 4111 University Blvd • Tyler, TX 75701
Funeral Services with military honors for Ira D. Avant, age 78 of Rusk, TX are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Wallace Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rusty Sherman officiating. Mr. Avant passed away September... View Obituary & Service Information