AVERY - Elroy P., Jr. "Butz" March 4, 2012, husband of the late Lois Butts Avery; father of Suzanne Avery and Janice (Brian) Roe; grandfather of Amity (Michael) Crowther and Chip (Joann) Warren; great-grandfather of eight; brother of the late Hugh P. (late Ceil) and Erdman H. (Jean) Avery. No prior visitation. A private service was held at the family's convenience. Mr. Avery was a graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy, a WWII veteran and a 50-year member of Williamsville Lions Club.