Pershing L. "Jack" Avritt, Jr.
March 03, 2012
Pershing L. “Jack” Avritt, Jr., 64, passed away at his home March 3, 2012, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Jack was born July 9, 1947, in Des Moines, to Pershing and Marjorie Avritt, Sr. He attended Central Texas College and served in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1991, retiring as a First Sergeant. Jack was attached to Ft. Campbell Hospital in Clarksville, TN. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Masonic Order and Za-Ga-Zig Shrine.
Jack is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Angela Avritt; children, Stephanie Thorpe of Ankeny, Sony Steier of Louisville, KY, Peter Avritt of Louisville, KY and Margarett Avritt of Des Moines; brothers, Joe Avritt and Gordon Avritt both of Des Moines; sisters, Barbara Naset, Judy Avritt and Nina Hall, all of Des Moines and Dorothy Avritt of Osceola, IA; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Tina Avritt; and brother, Albert Avritt.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mark Duffy
01/04/2014
Angela, So very sorry to hear Jack has gone. I had some great times with him in the PI
R. Ludeking
09/30/2013
ATTENTION: All children of Jack Avritt. I was his best friend in the Army for nearly 40 years, if you have any unfinished questions about him or his life contact me at:
ludekingrj@gmail.com or by calling (916) 895-8434
I am devastated by his passing.
ANGELA WIFE
03/16/2012
DEAR PING,
I'VE MISSED YOU, ITS REALLY HARD TO GO ON WITHOUT YOU. I LOVE YOU
AND I ALWAYS WILL. * LOVE ANGELA *
connie young (warren)
03/09/2012
nina iam so sorry to heare about ping he was a very likeable guy my thought are with you and the whole family
Barbara J. Jay
03/07/2012
Gordon and Family
I am really sorry for your loss. My dad passed away from Parkinson's too.
God Bless,
Barbara
Coworker
Arlene Sadler
03/07/2012
Stephanie it's me Arlene...I know we have not talked in a long time but please know I am thinking of you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you find peace. God Bless
Jill Snell
03/06/2012
Angela,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Peace
Jill Snell
Crystal Leto
03/06/2012
I was so sorry to hear about Jack passing. I pray you find comfort in knowing Jack is at peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Angela.
Bob and Pat West
03/05/2012
Dear Angela and family.
Jack fought the good fight! We are sorry to lose him, but we are sure he is at peace and with his beloved family and God.
Know that our prayers have been with you during his illness, as well as now as you grieve his passing.
Jack was an example for us to never give up regardless of the obstacles.
love passes on through us from you.
Bob and Pat West