Ernest Ward Avinger Jr. Obituary
The memory of Ernest Ward Avinger Jr. of Holly Hill, South Carolina, who passed away on March 27, 2025 at the age of 57, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernest Ward Avinger Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his brother John O. Avinger. He is survived by: his wife Alice West Avinger; his parents, Doris June Rickenbacker and Ernest W. "Buddy" Avinger; his sons, Ernest Ward "Trey" Avinger, III (Caitlin) of Branchville, SC and Hanks Howard Avinger of Holly Hill, SC; his grandchildren, Caroline and Hunter; his sister June Brownlee (Troy) of St. George, SC; his mother-in-law Francine West; his brother-in-law Frank West (Lisa) of St. George; his niece Dr. Abbie West; and his nephews, Stokes and Lance Brownlee.
Visitation was held on Saturday, March 29th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Avinger Funeral Home (2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC 29059). A funeral service was held on Sunday, March 30th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Holly Hill United Methodist Church (1048 Peake St, Holly Hill, SC 29059). A burial was held on Sunday, March 30th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Avinger Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Holly Hill Methodist Church PO Box 398, Holly Hill, SC 29059 or Avinger Family Cemetery c/o Suzann Infinger 2121 Highway 15 North, St. George, SC 29477. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at avingerfh.com/.