Michael W. Avent
Michael W. Avent
1941 – 2024
Michael Wayne Avent, age 83, went to his heavenly home on October 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Cheryl Avent; three daughters, Kim Avent Pitsenbarger (David), Karen Avent Berry (Robert) and Dana Avent Tucker (Houston); six grandchildren, Matthew Pitsenbarger, Scott Pitsenbarger (Marissa), McKenna Tucker, Collin Tucker (Cynthia), Kye Tucker and Breeze Tucker; and five great-grandchildren.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee and graduated from Treadwell High School and Memphis State University. He was a dedicated public servant and had a 28-year career as a special agent in the FBI. During his law enforcement career, he also served as a criminal investigator, Firearms and Defensive Tactics instructor and a member of SWAT, as well as a SWAT Team Commander. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Jewell Avent; his brother, John Bruce Avent; and his grandson, Michael Ray Pitsenbarger.
A visitation will be from 1 to 2 P.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland (address: 10670 U.S. Highway 64, Somerville, TN 38068). A celebration of his life will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland. Interment will follow in the Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 64.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the American SIDS Institute, 528 Raven Way, Naples, FL 34110.
Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com
