Donald George Avery, 68 of Charlotte Hall, died on December 11, 2008 at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home.

Born on January 3, 1940 in Washington, DC, he was the son of George F. Avery, Jr. and Frances Adelle Bridgette Avery. Mr. Avery was a self employed and talented mechanic. He served in the US Army Tank Battalion.

Survived by his children; Ken Avery of Barstow, VA, Jason Avery of North Beach, MD, Lisa Beccone of Crofton, MD, and Kristin Avery of Florida.

Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1032, Lexington Park, MD 20653.

Arrangements are being handled by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD.