We are sad to announce that on October 8, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Terry Wayne Avants of Mount Vernon, Illinois, born in Cotton Plant, Arkansas. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eldon Lee and Dorothy Evelyn Avants (King); his sisters, Nancy Hostmeyer and Karol Cathey; and his nephew Phillip Cory.

He is survived by : his children, Melissa (Steven Boydstun), Terri Ann Prose, Cheryl (Kevin Norman) and Ezekial Ryan Avants Cathlina (Josh Berry). He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren; many great grandchildren; seven siblings.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home