Obituary – Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent of Brick Church, Tennessee, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, at his home in Giles County. Born on May 16, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was 55 years old. Clay was a lifelong farrier, blacksmith, and cattleman. He served on the Community Board at First National Bank and enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially crappie fishing. Most of all, Clay cherished spending time with his family.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel. A private burial will take place Tuesday evening.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jan March, and his grandparents, Virginia and Wade Beckman and Robert and Lela May Avent. Clay is survived by his wife, Meredith Blackburn Avent of Brick Church; his daughters, Ashlyn Lee Avent (Ryan) Vincion of Lewisburg and Allison Kathryn Avent of Nashville; his stepchildren, Elizabeth Laird Jackson and Tilden Kash Jackson, both of Brick Church; his brother, Casey William (Melinda) Avent of Woodbury, Minnesota; his niece and nephew, Anna Kate Avent and William Baine Avent, also of Woodbury; and his father, Terrance Robert (Sharon) Avent of Hastings, Minnesota.
He is also survived by his brother-in-law, James Knox (Stacey) Blackburn V of Franklin, Tennessee; his father-in-law, James Knox (Jennifer) Blackburn IV of Pulaski, Tennessee; his mother-in-law, Georgann Blackburn of Pulaski; and his nephew and niece, James Evan Blackburn of Leonard, Texas, and Alexandra Gail Blackburn of Columbia, Tennessee.
Pallbearers are Tilden Jackson, Evan Blackburn, John Carl Officer, Ian Stone, Will Lamon, and Houston Williams. Honorary pallbearers include Tony Bean, Knox Blackburn, Jeffery Burton, Tony Burton, John Allan Callaway, Coleman Crockett, Blane Crump, Phil Dunivan, Justin Jenne’, Tommy Jones, Richard Lack, Josh Lawwell, Jacob Massey, Joel Musgrave, Ed Murrey, Jeff Officer, Dick Pickle, John Paul Riner, Hassell Smith, Red Umberger, Frankie Wells, and Buck Williams.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory are in charge of arrangements for Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent.
More Stories |
-
Read More
-
The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 13-15, 2025 in Tunica, Mississippi has several deadlines approaching.
Read More
-
LEWISBURG, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame and Master Breeder programs. Seven exceptional horses and three influential breeders will be recognized during the annual TWHBEA Awards Banquet on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the TWHBEA Auditorium in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
Read More
-
Especially For U slipped away September 28,2025She was a joy to show through out her show career, claiming blues at the Mississippi Charity Horse Show and others across the south.
Read More
-
The Alabama Jubilee, scheduled for October 24–25 in Cullman, Alabama, has announced additions to its class schedule.
Read More
-
The TWHBEA Election Committee has met and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC.
Read More
-
Read More
-
The American Council on Germany brought a group of 14 German agriculturalists to Tennessee October 14-16. As part of their visit, they were hosted at Jerry Williams Stables at Uncle Nearest Green Distillery and exposed to the Tennessee Walking Horse.
Read More
-
In a heartwarming triumph for our local heroes, The Phoenix Charity – a dedicated 501(c)(3) nonprofit – has ramped up its mission to pair service and companion dogs with veterans and first responders.
Read More
-
The Ohio Valley show, originally scheduled for Brodhead, will be changed to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Stanford. The date, Saturday, October 25, 2025, and the start time of 5:00 pm will remain the same.
Read More
|