Avery Wilson, 87, of Mears, passed away November 6, 2025. He was born June 8, 1938, in Antrim County, Michigan, the son of Gilman and Jessie (Colwell) Wilson. Avery was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.
Avery moved to Walkerville and attended Walkerville School and later transferred to Hart High School, graduating in 1957. Following high school, Avery patriotically joined the U.S. Army Reserve.
Avery married his high school sweetheart, Carol Ann Landis, in 1959. They made their home in Mears for over 60 years. In the 1980s, Avery and Carol purchased the General Store in Mears and, in 2003, built the store at its current location on the corner of Polk Road and 56th Avenue.
Avery was an avid boater and enjoyed bowling, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Avery is survived by: his loving wife, Carol; their son, Jeff (Mara) Wilson of Mears; grandsons, Jacob and Matthew (Mireya) Wilson; great-grandsons, Caleb and Branden Wilson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Hart, 3258 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420, with Pastor Dennis Foley officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, from 5–7 p.m., at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, 2370 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420, and Saturday, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 3258 N. 72nd Ave., Hart, MI 49420.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
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