James Herbert "Jim" Avery died in service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 2nd, 2023.
Jim was born in Centerville, IA to Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery on March 7th, 1933. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1952 and was honorably discharged on March 6th, 1956.
Jim met the earthly love of his life while attending college at Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL and on August 16th, 1958 he and Patricia Ann "Pat" Terpstra were married and began their life of ministry together. After graduation from Lincoln that ministry began formally at Putnam Christian Church in Putnam, IL, and then Clinton Church Of Christ in Clinton, IA. In 1968 Jim and Pat were called to serve at the Draper Park Christian Church in Oklahoma City, OK where they faithfully served together for 35 years until Jim's retirement from the pulpit in 2004. As his congregation, friends, and family all know his ministry and service to Jesus Christ continued until the day he went home.
Jim was preceded in death by his
Parents, Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery;
Wife, Pat;
Youngest son Chris;
Brother Bill Avery;
Sister, Jean Avery;
Sister, Janiece Kent;
He is survived by his
Son Mike Avery and wife Robin;
Son Brent Avery and wife Tonya;
Daughter Leigh Ann Moffatt and husband JR;
Grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, & Jeff Avery, and Zac & Shanna Moffatt;
Great grand children Devon, Leah, Jake, Jessa, and Kenzie James;
Niece Paula Avery;
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions in honor of Jim Avery to either of the following:
Draper Park Christian Church 8500 S. Walker Ave. Oklahoma, OK, 73139 OR to the Kairos Benevolence Fund by clicking here. The Kairos Benevolence Fund assists Christian Church ministry servants in time of financial need. They were most helpful in providing funding for a few months of initial rent payments for Jim Avery's assisted living apartment. Donations may be made in Jim's honor. Currently they are seeking funding for another Oklahoma pastor who was a friend of Jim Avery. His is name is Bill Parks and contributions may be made for him in honor of Jim Avery.
Jim was born in Centerville, IA to Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery on March 7th, 1933. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1952 and was honorably discharged on March 6th, 1956.
Jim met the earthly love of his life while attending college at Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL and on August 16th, 1958 he and Patricia Ann "Pat" Terpstra were married and began their life of ministry together. After graduation from Lincoln that ministry began formally at Putnam Christian Church in Putnam, IL, and then Clinton Church Of Christ in Clinton, IA. In 1968 Jim and Pat were called to serve at the Draper Park Christian Church in Oklahoma City, OK where they faithfully served together for 35 years until Jim's retirement from the pulpit in 2004. As his congregation, friends, and family all know his ministry and service to Jesus Christ continued until the day he went home.
Jim was preceded in death by his
Parents, Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery;
Wife, Pat;
Youngest son Chris;
Brother Bill Avery;
Sister, Jean Avery;
Sister, Janiece Kent;
He is survived by his
Son Mike Avery and wife Robin;
Son Brent Avery and wife Tonya;
Daughter Leigh Ann Moffatt and husband JR;
Grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, & Jeff Avery, and Zac & Shanna Moffatt;
Great grand children Devon, Leah, Jake, Jessa, and Kenzie James;
Niece Paula Avery;
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions in honor of Jim Avery to either of the following:
Draper Park Christian Church 8500 S. Walker Ave. Oklahoma, OK, 73139 OR to the Kairos Benevolence Fund by clicking here. The Kairos Benevolence Fund assists Christian Church ministry servants in time of financial need. They were most helpful in providing funding for a few months of initial rent payments for Jim Avery's assisted living apartment. Donations may be made in Jim's honor. Currently they are seeking funding for another Oklahoma pastor who was a friend of Jim Avery. His is name is Bill Parks and contributions may be made for him in honor of Jim Avery.
James Herbert "Jim" Avery died in service to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 2nd, 2023.
Jim was born in Centerville, IA to Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery on March 7th, 1933. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1952 and was honorably discharged on March 6th, 1956.
Jim met the earthly love of his life while attending college at Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL and on August 16th, 1958 he and Patricia Ann "Pat" Terpstra were married and began their life of ministry together. After graduation from Lincoln that ministry began formally at Putnam Christian Church in Putnam, IL, and then Clinton Church Of Christ in Clinton, IA. In 1968 Jim and Pat were called to serve at the Draper Park Christian Church in Oklahoma City, OK where they faithfully served together for 35 years until Jim's retirement from the pulpit in 2004. As his congregation, friends, and family all know his ministry and service to Jesus Christ continued until the day he went home.
Jim was preceded in death by his
Parents, Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery;
Wife, Pat;
Youngest son Chris;
Brother Bill Avery;
Sister, Jean Avery;
Sister, Janiece Kent;
He is survived by his
Son Mike Avery and wife Robin;
Son Brent Avery and wife Tonya;
Daughter Leigh Ann Moffatt and husband JR;
Grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, & Jeff Avery, and Zac & Shanna Moffatt;
Great grand children Devon, Leah, Jake, Jessa, and Kenzie James;
Niece Paula Avery;
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions in honor of Jim Avery to either of the following:
Draper Park Christian Church 8500 S. Walker Ave. Oklahoma, OK, 73139 OR to the Kairos Benevolence Fund by clicking here. The Kairos Benevolence Fund assists Christian Church ministry servants in time of financial need. They were most helpful in providing funding for a few months of initial rent payments for Jim Avery's assisted living apartment. Donations may be made in Jim's honor. Currently they are seeking funding for another Oklahoma pastor who was a friend of Jim Avery. His is name is Bill Parks and contributions may be made for him in honor of Jim Avery.
Jim was born in Centerville, IA to Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery on March 7th, 1933. He enlisted in the United States Navy in January of 1952 and was honorably discharged on March 6th, 1956.
Jim met the earthly love of his life while attending college at Lincoln Christian College in Lincoln, IL and on August 16th, 1958 he and Patricia Ann "Pat" Terpstra were married and began their life of ministry together. After graduation from Lincoln that ministry began formally at Putnam Christian Church in Putnam, IL, and then Clinton Church Of Christ in Clinton, IA. In 1968 Jim and Pat were called to serve at the Draper Park Christian Church in Oklahoma City, OK where they faithfully served together for 35 years until Jim's retirement from the pulpit in 2004. As his congregation, friends, and family all know his ministry and service to Jesus Christ continued until the day he went home.
Jim was preceded in death by his
Parents, Arthur William and Edna Maye Avery;
Wife, Pat;
Youngest son Chris;
Brother Bill Avery;
Sister, Jean Avery;
Sister, Janiece Kent;
He is survived by his
Son Mike Avery and wife Robin;
Son Brent Avery and wife Tonya;
Daughter Leigh Ann Moffatt and husband JR;
Grandchildren Justin, Jeremy, & Jeff Avery, and Zac & Shanna Moffatt;
Great grand children Devon, Leah, Jake, Jessa, and Kenzie James;
Niece Paula Avery;
In lieu of flowers you may make memorial contributions in honor of Jim Avery to either of the following:
Draper Park Christian Church 8500 S. Walker Ave. Oklahoma, OK, 73139 OR to the Kairos Benevolence Fund by clicking here. The Kairos Benevolence Fund assists Christian Church ministry servants in time of financial need. They were most helpful in providing funding for a few months of initial rent payments for Jim Avery's assisted living apartment. Donations may be made in Jim's honor. Currently they are seeking funding for another Oklahoma pastor who was a friend of Jim Avery. His is name is Bill Parks and contributions may be made for him in honor of Jim Avery.
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