Avery Lamar Manders

Avery Lamar Manders, age 74 of Gainesville entered heaven Friday December 1, 2023 at the Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Gainesville with his family by his side.

Avery was born February 13, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Ester Lee & Lenor Montgomery Manders. He was a truckdriver having spent the majority of his career with Oxford Industries before joining the team at Volume Industries. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his loving wife, Willie Lucille Adams Manders; sons, Anthony Davis & John Rebel Maddox; granddaughters, Candice Johnson & Emily Davis; a several brothers & sisters.

Left to cherish his memory, daughters, Cathy Peters, Edith Johnson & Cindy Leach; 15 grandchildren, and a number of great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday December 11, 2023 at the Riverbend Church with his grandson, who had the honor of baptizing him, Rev. Tim Leach officiating. 

You may sign the online guest book or leave a condolence at www.wardsfh.com.

Ward's Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Gainesville is honored to serve the family of Avery Lamar Manders.