Frank Joseph Averella passed away Nov. 13, 2023, at the age of 47. He was surrounded by his daughter, Taylor Averella, and close family friends.
He was born May 10, 1976, to Vivian Averella and Frank Anthony Averella.
He worked as a welder with Uzin Fusion and was an EMT at White County EMS. He was also a member of Sparta-White County Rescue Squad and a member of BonDeCroft Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Rodriguez; his stepfather, Juan Rodriguez; his grandmother, Beatrice Decker; his grandfather, Ed Decker; his great-grandmother, Margaret Doyle; his great-grandfather, Stuart Doyle; his grandmother, Maryjane Pormteva; and his grandfather, Frank Averella.
He is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Kathy Averella; his oldest daughter, Taylor Raeann Averella (17); his middle daughter, Ella Vivian Averella (7); his youngest and only son, Frank Jackson Averella (5); his father, Frank Anthony Averella; his four siblings (twin brothers and twin sisters); and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, numerous other family members, and lifelong friends.
He will live on in the hearts of his wife, children, family, friends, and community forever.
Husband, father, friend, and first responder forever!
ARRANGEMENTS:
Frank’s Last Call (services) will be held at:
Bilbrey Farms Event Venue
1209 Gum Springs Mountain Rd.
Sparta, Tennessee 38583
On Sunday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m.
Frank requested anyone who wanted to speak at his services to feel welcome to do so.
NO FLOWERS PLEASE
In lieu of flowers, please send to the family or bring a card with a memory or story you hold dear about Frank Averella.
Directly following Frank’s Last Call, his family will be holding a reception at their residence. Weather permitted, a small bonfire and refreshments can be shared with all. Averella residence: 170 Perrigan Lane, in Sparta.
For those who wish to donate, you can directly to his gofundme: https://gofund.me/3ab1ac0d
Any questions, you can reach Kathy Averella at (931) 248-2445.
Thurman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
