RICKEY DALE AVANS, age 55, of LaFayette passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. He was a member of the New Hope North Baptist Church for 22 years and was plant manager at Hayes State Prison in Summerville, Ga.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Sarah Joyce Avans; One brother, Robin Avans.
He is survived by a loving wife of 38 years, Sonia Avans; Daughter, Amy (Chris) White, of LaFayette; Son, Bryan Avans, of LaFayette; Sisters, Regina Matthews, of Cloudland, Ga, and Rhonda Adams, of Chattanooga, Tn; Brothers, Rev. Randy (Donna) Avans, and Roger (Phyllis) Avans, both of LaFayette; Grandchildren, Chyanne Avans, Alex White, Megan White, Hunter Stills, and Spencer White; Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3:00 P.M. with the Rev. Ricky Clark officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy “J.C.” Chandler, Dale Pack, John Smith, Randy Hunter, Kevin Smith, and Steve Kaylor.
Interment to follow in the Avans Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Wednesday, January 14, 2015 from 6-9 P.M.
Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette is in charge of the arrangements.







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