James Edgar McAvoy Sr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate James Edgar McAvoy Sr. of Athens, Georgia, born in Washington, Georgia, whose life came to an end on May 21, 2025 at the age of 88, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edgar McAvoy Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Lawrence McAvoy and Nellie Worthen McAvoy; his former wife Marjorie Holbrook McAvoy; his daughter Tina Marie McAvoy; and his brothers, Hollis McAvoy and Darrell McAvoy.
He is survived by: his wife Mary Farmer McAvoy; his children, James Edgar McAvoy Jr. of Athens, GA, Rebecca Griffin (Tony) of Rayle, GA and Jeffrey McAvoy (Freda) of Cleveland, GA.; his stepchildren, Jeris Farmer of Athens, GA and Tammy Farmer Gooch (Tommy) of Hull, GA.; his grandchildren, Logan Marjorie Patton (Logan), Faith Brooke Griffin, Seth Emory McAvoy and Ethan James McAvoy; his stepgrandchildren, William "Buck" Jackel, Ireland Axeley, Bradley Gooch and Briana Colbertson (Cody); his great grandchild Opal Patton; and his siblings, Dale McAvoy of Conyers, GA, Kerry McAvoy (Nancy) of Washington, GA, Barbara Wolter (Virgil) of Washington, GA and Sharon Dubois of Lincolnton, GA..
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Bethel Church, 3684 Skull Shoals Rd, Washington, GA 30673.
