Thomas Mathew Avery

Raleigh - Thomas Mathew Avery, 82, died Saturday morning, March 26. He was born in Johnston County and was the son of the late John Mathew Avery and Jessie Braswell Avery. He was a Tile and Terrazzo Mechanic, a veteran of the United States Army, and a long time member of Westover United Methodist Church.He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hughes Avery; a son, Ronald B. Dailey and wife Lorna B. Daily of Cary; daughter, Betty Jean Daily Murray and husband Jimmie Murray of Raleigh; grandchildren, Nicole D. Bergemann (Matt); Christian Dailey; Cameron Dailey; Jamie Murray; Chad Murray; Airen Murray Blaine (Jim) and 4 great-grandchildren.The family wishes to recognize and thank the staff of Rex Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Apex for their loving kindness and care of Thomas.Graveside Funeral Rites will be held at 2:00PM Monday, March 28, 2011 at Raleigh Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at their residence.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Westover United Methodist Church, 300 Powell Drive, Raleigh, NC27606.