Allen Christopher Avery, Sr. was born on December 30, 1956 in Sedalia, Missouri to Robert E. Avery and Annetta Y. Avery. He departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2017, at the age of 60 years old. Allen attended West High School, and was a certified semi-truck driver. The father of three children and grandfather of four grandsons, he was also the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State University Football team’s biggest fan. He leaves to cherish to his memory; his parents, children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.Funeral services 12 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Church of Christ of the Apostolic Faith, 1200 Brentnell Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, Assistant Pastor, Dr. Glenn T. Walter, officiating, where the family will receive friends 11 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES. Interment Evergreen Burial Park.