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James M. Avery
May 12, 2026
of Pensacola passed away on May 5, 2026 at the age of 82.
He was born in Pensacola, Florida on December 12, 1943 to James Moses Avery and Leeola Coleman. James was married to the love of his life Janis A. Avery for 25 years. He had a career as a Millwright and as a Professional Beekeeper. He was a Christian that loved the Lord. James had a passionate for Alabama football, fishing, and agriculture.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Moses Avery; his mother, Leeola Coleman; and his sister, Dolly Strickland.
James is survived by his loving wife, Janis and her sons, Michael (Brittanie) and Steven (Jenny); his sister, Zoia Holland and her family: Dave, Donna, Denver, Tonya (Matt), Paige, Jocelynn, Miles, Makalynn, Ethan, Isabella, Denver II, Scarlett, Donna (Rusty), Elizabeth, and Catherine; his sister, Hurene (Otto) and their family, Christian (Adam), Eli and family, Levi and Sara Grace; the children of his sister Dolly (Deacon), Wendy (David) and son Christian, Howie (Danielle); brothers, Matt (Kathy), Clint (Hannah), Mark, Abby, Carmella Mae, Michelle.
The honorary pallbearers are Mark Avery, Matt Avery, David Stacey, Michael Krause, Steven Krause, Dave Holland, Denver, Ethan, Matt, Rusty, Howie, Christian, and Clint.
A special note of thanks to his lifelong neighbor Shelby Jean Barnhill, Brandon, Blake and families, Richard and Theresa Coffee and family. Grateful for the care and compassion of so many doctors and staff, Sacred Heart, and Select Specialty Hospital and Hospice.
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