Willard Burl Avery, age 72 of Livingston, Texas passed away in Conroe, Texas on August 31, 2013. He was born on October 19, 1940 in Forrest City, Arkansas to parents, George and Helen (Burbank) Avery.

Willard is preceded in death by both of his parents and his sister, Catherine Fowler. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Stanton Marsh of Livingston, Texas; daughters, Jody Johnston, Tommie Neil, and Sonnie Quin; son, George V. Avery of Livingston, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Renae and Earl Bartholomew of College Station, Texas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com