Thomas “Travis” Averette, 65, of Tuscaloosa, passed away Sunday, Sept. 6, at Glen Haven nursing home. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Spring Hill Cemetery, 630 Spring Hill Road, Greensboro, with Brother Ray Hallman officiating. Norwood-Wyatt Chapel directed the service.
Born June 7, 1961, Travis grew up in Duncanville, a place he always treasured as the “old home place.” He was the ultimate family connector, constantly calling loved ones to share family news and birthday reminders. He loved riding dune buggies with family and friends and cheering for Alabama football. He also enjoyed playing pool with buddies over the years and was very good at the game.
Travis’s family kept him happily spoiled rotten. His brother, Charles “Elester” Averette, was his devoted caregiver for 38 years, serving him with immense patience and love. His sisters, alongside his nieces Kay and Rhonya, also assisted with his care and support for the last two and a half years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Ander and Lillie Averette; sisters Janey Averette and Judy Cedatol; brothers Elevester Averette and Billy Jones Averette; and grandparents Tom and Vallie Averette and Luther and Lula Perkins.
He is survived by his children, Tiffany Averette and Thomas “Brad” Averette Jr.; brother Charles “Elester” Averette; sisters Betty Ruth Fikes and Gayvon Lee (Spencer); grandchildren Hunter, Nicholas Dean, Madison Averette, Taylor Averette, Hannah Averette and Heidi Averette; great-grandchildren Wylder Drake, Maven Hunter and Presleigh Averette; and many dearly beloved family members and friends.
Pallbearers were Charles Averette, Ricky Averette, Lawson Averette, Cameron Averette, Frank Marcum and Alan Page. Honorary pallbearers were Deborah Causey, Steve Causey and the staff at Glen Haven Amedisys Hospice Care, all of whom made a difference in his life.
“Travis, you’re gone from our sight but never from our hearts. We love you, Daddy, Brother, Uncle and Friends.”
