Dave Avery R.I.P.
Posted by Cindy on March 8th, 2007
Wow. I just heard from Shayne Hollinger that morning host on KHYI 95.3 The Range, Dave Avery, has passed away suddenly at only 35 years of age. As of now, there’s no information as to the cause of death or funeral services. I suppose it’ll be a somber day at Bill’s…as well as around here…
UPDATE:
“Metro Broadcasters, Inc., parent company of KHYI-FM, 95.3 The Range, and KXEZ-FM, 92.1 The Possum, is
saddened to announce the untimely passing of Range morning show personality, Dave Avery. Dave had been on air at the Range since January 1st of 2007 and although he was a part of the Range staff for only a short time, he will be deeply missed.Dave began his broadcast career at KSAU-FM while attending Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. After obtaining a Communications degree, he continued his Radio career at a variety of stations across Texas including KHMX-FM/Houston, KTXN-FM/Victoria, KBSO-FM/Corpus Christi and KHTZ-FM/Bryan-College Station.
Dave was an enthusiastic fan of Texas music, championing the artists and format throughout his career. His passion for Texas performers and their music will not soon be forgotten.
The staff of KHYI-FM, 95.3 The Range, and Metro Broadcasters sincerely regrets the loss of our broadcast colleague. At this time details for a memorial service are pending.”
Stacy LaRue
Business Manager/DJ
UPDATE II: I just returned from Bill’s Record’s and learned from Brett Dillon’s other half that there will be a Memorial Service for fans of Dave Avery on Monday, March 12th at Love & War in Plano at 3 PM.
March 10th, 2007 at 10:09 am
There will also be a viewing for family & friends at Sparkman Funeral Home in Richardson from 4 – 7pm Sunday, and the memorial service at Love & War In Texas at 3pm on Monday.
We are part of Dave’s extended family from Corpus and will be driving up, and look forward to meeting all of his new family in Plano.
March 10th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
From the Dallas Morning New obits, 3/7/07 edition (website not updated as of this posting):
“Family will receive friends from 4-7 pm, Sunday, March 11 at Sparkman Funeral Home in Richardson, TX. The family will also be receiving friends from 5-7 pm, with Vigil and Rosary at 7 pm, Wednesday, March 14 at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home, 18000 I-45 S, The Woodlands, TX. Funeral Mass will be [at] 1 pm, Thursday, March 15 at St Anthony of Padau Catholic Church, 7801 Bay Branch Dr., Spring, TX 77382″
Goodbye Dave. We’ll certainly miss you.
March 10th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Oops. That date for the Dallas Morning News was 3/10/07.