Funeral services for Avery Derrel Calvert, 84, of the Jones Chapel community will be at 2 p.m. Friday, February, 14th, 2025, at Jones Chapel First Baptist Church, with burial in Jones Chapel Cemetery, Bro. Joe Calvert officiating. The family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 12-2 p.m.

Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.

Born to William Riley and Edna Stricklin Calvert on March 27, 1940. He passed at home peacefully on February 10, 2025.

Avery was married to Doris Louise Glover Calvert for 63 years. Avery was a man of God and lived life showing his love and dedication to the Lord. He was a member of Jones Chapel First Baptist Church. He became an ordained deacon in March 1974 and taught Sunday School for many years.

He was an avid fisherman. He loved to fish. He had a special fishing buddy ready to greet him when he arrived in Heaven, his grandson, Joshua, with a great big smile. He was an electrician by trade. He taught his son and grandsons that trade knowledge, along with a great work ethic.

Survivors include his wife; son, Timmy (Constance) Calvert; daughter, Robin Calvert; brother, Rev. Joe (Edith) Calvert; grandchildren, Jessicca (Jay) Carter, Luke (Sarah) Jacobs, Jerricca (Eddie) Pratt, Misty (Zac) Freeman, Cassie (Victor) Grant; 27 great- grandchildren plus one on the way; 2 great-great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Our daily walk is our witness to this world. Avery lived it well. Today he would say "Make sure Jesus lives in your heart every day."