Kenneth Dan Avery, 72, of Hackett, AR passed away Monday, December 12, 2011 in Ft. Smith, AR. Kenneth was born April 6, 1939 in Mountain Pine, AR to Jesse Leon & Mamie Francis (Radford) Avery. He was a craftsman/woodworker. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bobby & Bill Avery.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Loretta of the home; 3 daughters & sons in law, Pam & Melvin Satterfield of Sugarloaf Lake, AR, Patty & Mark Jones of Arkoma, OK; Jeanette & Wendell Rye of Barling, AR ; 3 granddaughters, Amber Noelle Rye, Brittaney Lauren Rye, Cristen Avery Rye of Barling, AR; sister, Shirley Johnson of Ft. Smith, AR; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Thursday, December 15, 2011 graveside at Macedonia Cemetery, Pocola, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Melvin Satterfield, Mark Jones, Wendell Rye, Chuck Johnson, James Satterfield, Wayne Johnson.