Russell Lee “Rusty” Avins, 63, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.
Born December 10, 1958, in Sumter, he was a son of the late James Nunnery Avins and the late Mary Elizabeth “Peggy” Williams Nealy. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of the Southeastern Beagle Foxhound Association.
Survivors include siblings, Zelda Avins and Sheila Avins Hendrix (Randy) both of Tabor City, NC, Sabrina Stallings of Kinston, NC, Chandler VanGuilder of PA, Shirley Perritte of Whiteville, NC, and Keith Hodge of Sumter; a special friend, Ginny Holland; nieces and nephews, Nicole Norris, Jamie Norris, Colby Avins, Hayden Auvil, William Perritte, Abby Perritte, Stacy VanGuilder, Stephanie VanGuilder, Haleigh Ham, Harley Duran, Houston Duran, and Hines Duran; a special cousin and work partner, Alvin Avins; and many special friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. Sunday in the Calvary Nazarene Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 P.M. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at 2265 Highway 521 South.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box, 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.
Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.