Earl "David" Averitt

August 31, 1931 - June 8, 2018

Earl “David” Averitt, age 86 years, a resident of Vienna, passed away Friday afternoon, June 8, 2018, at 4:02 PM at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. David was born August 31, 1931 in Johnson County Illinois. He was the son of William Thomas Averitt and Alice (Harris) Averitt. On December 16, 1989, David was united in marriage to Ethel Louise (Corzine) Davis in Vienna. She preceded him in death on February 13, 1996. David is survived by: a sister – Rose Harris and 2 brothers – Charlie Averitt and Ed Averitt all of Vienna; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his parents and wife, David was preceded in death by 2 sisters – Bonnie Lee Streetman and Ellen Blanche McBride; 3 brothers – William Benjamin Averitt, Sr., James Eugene Averitt and Stephen Daniel Averitt; 3 brothers-in-law – Clarence Streetman, Henry McBride, and Darrell Harris; and a sister-in-law - Mary Abner Averitt. David attended Hender Hill Public School in Kentucky. He had worked at a variety of jobs throughout his lifetime. He had been employed by Main Brothers Box and Lumber Company in Karnak. Also, he worked as a farm laborer, assisted with city trash removal service and worked for Jerry Mathis in his hauling and transport business. David also was a janitor at the Grand Theater in Vienna and a lawn mower mechanic at the Vienna Western Auto Store. David was a member of the former Johnson County Coon Club. He had participated in the P.S.R. Program through Johnson County Family Counseling. David attended Faith Harvest Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time visiting with his family and friends. A service honoring the life of Earl David Averitt will be held Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Pastor Richard Swiney will officiate. Burial will be in the Berea Cemetery, southeast of Vienna. Visitation will be conducted Tuesday, June 12, 2018, from 12 Noon – 2 PM at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. Memorials may be made to Faith Harvest Assembly of God Church, P.O. Box 565, Vienna, IL 62995, the Heather Harper Treat Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 98, Vienna, IL 62995 or to the charity of the donor’s choice.