John Avinger Obituary

Hello, our hearts and prayers go out to the Avinger family. We knew of your son Jay, and have found this news heartbreaking. God be with you in your time of grief, and may He give you strength. We pray for your darling son that he is in a better place at Peace with our Father. Jay will be forever remembered. Mt Pleasant.

Dear Mrs. Avinger,
I had many run-ins with John while attending The art institute. He was a person that you couldn't help but be gravitated towards. His smile and laughter was always welcomed after a long, hard kitchen class. He will be missed and the world will be poorer for the loss.

Dear Mrs. Avinger,

I don't believe that I met John. Sorry

that I didn't. I am about ready to

graduate and we probabaly would have

had classes together.It's hard to say

how far he would have gone in the

culinary field, but I offer my

condolences to you and your family.

Angie - I am so sorry for the loss of your son - I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers - God bless you -
Judy (Blount) Humphries - Columbia,SC
Ashley Hall 1970

As the father of Brandon L. Baker, I would like to offer my heart felt condolences to the family of Jay. May God be with you.

Our thoughts are with you,and our prayers!

Angie,

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I remember the days when Jay had so many College of Charleston women watching over him. One day John Avinger, Sr asked for some help at the house on Sullivan's Isle. I think there was an elevator and a couple of other things we were working on. While I was waiting on John, I met Jay. We spoke near the pool table. He seemed excited that he had lots of fireworks for the local festivities. I wasn't sure how good Jay was at playing pool, but I bet he always had an earful about the family business. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Angie,

So sorry for your loss. Jay was doing so well and I know you were very proud.

You are in my prayers and thoughts.

Mark Hubbard

Angie,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember babysitting Jay when he was little. He had the sweetest smile, he was just adorable.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Helene Conway

Angie, Pat, Emily, Will and I are so sorry to hear of Jay's death. I can only imagine how difficult this is for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harriet Cooney

Angie,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Bob called me and told me when he heard. I remember being in Shem Creek when Jay was a little fellow. You will be in my prayers.

Debbie Smith, formely (Moseley)

Dear Angie, You probably don't know me, but my Mother was best friends with Ruth Avinger and she worked in the gift shop for you and John when Jay was born. Her name is Audrey Lord and she passed away three and a half years ago.I can remember her always talking about how cute Jay was. My hearts breaks for you and I know what you are feeling right now as I lost my son to a drowning two years ago this April. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. God Bless.

Words seem so empty Angie. Our hearts ache for you. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mike and Linda Rumph

Angie, RJ and and all of the Pauls are so sorry for your loss. He will be forever missed.

Angie, I was saddened to hear of your loss. I can never know the grief a mother faces at the loss of their child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Sherry Bayne

I have always thought of Jay more as a brother than the boy next door. He will always remain that way in my memories. I am heartbroken to have lost Jay but also very blessed to have been a part of his life. Angie-- you are in my thoughts and prayers. Montie Claussen (Augusta, GA)

Angie,
We were very saddened to hear the news about Jay. I know this is a very sad and trying time for you, but remember that you are surrounded by people who love and care for you and Jay. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Charlotte and Shay

Dear Angie, I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. I can assure you that all your Ashley Hall classmates are thinking of you and have you in their prayers. Love, Sue

Angie, I am so sorry to hear about Jay, and know that your heart is broken. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. God bless.

Angie,
My insides felt ripped for you when Ollie called me about Jay.
The club you now belong to, the one where a parent should never outlive their child, is one few can comprehend. Advice comes a lot and books as well as the advice have no meaning. Angie, you do whatever it is, you need to do to get you into the next 24 hours to survive and the future. Those dogs may provide some comfort and love for you as Millicent's dog did for Ollie.
I am so sorry and wish I could take away the pain.
Denise Bradsher

It is hard to find the words to express our sympathies. We are so sorry for your loss. Jeff and I are keeping you in our prayers. We love you. Jeff and Dorcie