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Verner Avery

Passed 06/06/2026

Obituary For Verner Avery

Verner β€œThe Clothes Dr.” Avery, 81, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Memorial Service will be held 11:00am Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service Chapel, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC. 27801.

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My condolences to the family.

Christine Cherry

Condolences to the family from the Whitfield and Bennett families. Mr. Avery will be missed by many. He was a gentleman.

Doris Bennett

Mr. Clothes Dr. will be missed. Always enjoyed seeing him and the conversations we shared. My prayers to the family for strength, comfort and peace.

Lisa Battle-Thorne

You will be missed my friend. Rest In Peace

Louise Ricks

He always has time to talk, enjoyed the conversation.

clark127.vb@gmail.com

Mr. Avery was a crown jewel with a heart of gold. He was a real blessing to our family and the best neighbor to Betty. He always looked out for her. On a daily basis, he helped me out by picking her up in the morning faithfully taking her home. His specialty was bringing her a cup of coffee daily after his McDonald's breakfast outing. As in our last conversation, I personally thanked him for being such a caring, loving individual. Rest well my dear friend, your forever morning has come. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and I salute you! Rest well!

Edna Parker

Sincere condolences to the family.

MARY ALSTON & FAMILY

Y0u will truly . bee missed Your sister Verna

Verna HINTON

Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences are extended to the Avery family. "Take your rest, you've gained your heavenly wings." I pray God's comfort, strength, and peace that surpasses all understanding. God is always with you. He is just a phone call away.

Timothy & Linda Jones

Clothes DR , take your rest, you fought a good fight!! We'll missing you!!

Alfred Epps

My condolences to the Avery family. He was an awesome alteration man, he could fix anything that you brought him, he would say let me put on my thinking cap, " lol, and would do an amazing job. I will always treasure the latter and the great conversation that we shared. Take your rest, my friend, you will be missed.

Angela & Mary Mangum

I had breakfast with Doc for 30 years at Central Cafe, and our son Zach would run and jump in his lap and eat breakfast when he was little. Doc used to to joke that he was Zach's real daddy. He was just a great guy ,never complained and will be missed. I'm m so glad for the laughs with him.

Glennis perry

I met the clothes doctor when a lady named Jesse (WILKINS) used to get all of her clothes altered there. We became very very good friends. I always go by to see what he has in the store and to get my clothes altered. He was very good at what he did had a very good staff to work along with him. I was sad when he said he's gonna retire because there's only one clothes, Dr my condolences goes to the family and his wife.

Patricia Whitmore

I met Verner many years ago and he was always the same. I enjoyed the conversations we had. I would occasionally drop in his store downtown. I pray for the family that God will be with you during your time of loss and bereavement.

Lossie Deans

PROFESSIONAL, ENERGETIC, JUST ALL ROUND EVERYTHING. THE COMMUNITY WILL MISS THE SEAM YOU PUT IN ROCKY MOUNT.

RICK (SLICK) LAWRENCE

Dad words cannot express my gratitude for all the things you have done while my mother was living and 22 years after she passed you never left my side. It's true you don't have to be blood related to love someone as your own. I'm thankful I spent time with you before God call you home and got to tell you I love you. Rest well and again thank you. Your daughter Charlene

Charlene

I really miss you cuz. I know you're in a better place.

Gracie Smith

Our sympathy and prayers goes to the family! Verner, will certainly be missed!!!

Onyx Martin

My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Verner Avery. May the God of all grace grant you peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. The city of Rocky Mount has loss a great man. Sleep in peace my friend.

Catherine Battle

Our family was deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Verner's passing. For more than 15 years, he was our trusted tailor, skillfully creating and altering clothing for our family with exceptional care and attention to detail. However, he was much more than a tailor to us, he became a cherished friend and an extended member of our family.

Mr. Verner always greeted us with kindness, warmth, and a genuine interest in our lives. His craftsmanship was remarkable, but it was his character, generosity, and the relationships he built that made him truly special. We are grateful for the many years we were blessed to know him.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time. May his memory live on in the countless lives he touched and the lasting legacy of kindness he leaves behind.

With heartfelt sympathy,

The Hunter Family

Maressa Hunter

Clothes Dr Rocky Mount will certainly miss you. Prayers and condolences to the family.

cchadwick1@yahoo.com

Nothing but love for him.

dollieborum@gmail.com

My fondest memory of Verner was seeing him at Central Cafe' each morning drinking coffee and laughing with his friends. He was always a happy person to be around. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Doris Waters

Sending prayers to the family

Melissa Jones

Sir Doctor Avery my friend for 45 years of good friendship, Love ing kindness , patience, giver, advisors I could go on forever to say nothing but the best things about this gentle man that left a book to be filled by the people of this city near and far of nothing but kind words to be said about him . Rest well my friend you will truly be missed . As I have always said Sir I love you 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹❀️

Ann Murrey

RIP clothes Dr. To the family God has His arms wrapped around each of you. Love

Louise Harrison

I have to many memories to share about this man.He & I were friends for over 40 yrs.We shared so many things in common & we supported each other at all times. Verna was so talented & skilled in his craft & had a no non- sense approach to life. I will never forget him & I am so grateful to have shared this life with him.Take your rest my brother. Paul Allen Jr

Paul Allen Jr

Dad I'm going to miss that voice and smile of yours.We had some beautiful times together as a family. I know you in a better place now and with your Lena Pearl up in heaven. I watched how you worked so hard to make a successful career in clothing which you adored, the evidence was there in My Clothes Doctor. You will be truly missed my loving god father who carried the title well as my second dad who I looked up to for courage and strength in some of my difficult times. RIP to a great man. Your loving God Daughter Carolyn Barnes Friday

Carolyn Friday

Sending my condolences to the family n friends...Mr. Avery was my favorite customer I look forward to seeing him everyday he will definitely be missed 😒 πŸ’™ ❀️

Charlene Atkinson Franklin

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deborahcoley@edgecombeco.com

Mr Verner Avery was a huge part of the fabric of our Rocky Mount Community. He blessed so many people and was highly respected. We were all truly blessed to have him in our presence as he shared his gifts and talents of alterations. We send prayers and condolences to the family. -Theresa Alston Stokes

Theresa Alston Stokes

Love and Prayers for the Family. Davis Family

Mrs. Joan Davis

My Sincere Condolences to a Man Who Served the Citizens of Rocky Mount For So Many Years. You Will Be Missed. πŸ’™πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’™

Essie Jones Macklin

Verner was a good person whenever I would go to get something alter he would always say you give me such a hard time. I would say please ,please ,please he would say alright it'll be ready.He will be missed.Praying for the family.

Rosa vick

Verner was a very good friend for years he made the gowns for all our social club events he will be missed my condolences to the family and prayers

Mary Hilluard

I'm praying that God will strengthen the family & many friends, you have my condolences.

Dorothy Lancaster

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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