Graveside services for Johnny Shanon Averett, 43, of Swainsboro were held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 3 p.m. at Rehoboth Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends Friday, June 26, from 5 until 8 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home. In compliance with guidelines set by the CDC, the 6-feet rule was enforced during viewing and service. He passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro following a brief illness.
Mr. Johnny Shanon Averett was born April 25, 1977 in Swainsboro to Johnny Edward Averett and Debra Lynn Davis Smoak. He was born and raised in Swainsboro and worked in construction for many years. Averett loved racing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his friends. He loved all types of cars. Averett preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert Averett; maternal grandparents, Howell and Hilda Davis; and step-brother, Billy Smoak.
Survivors include his father, Edward (Terrie) Averett of Swainsboro; mother, Debra (Gaines) Smoak of Newington; son, Champ Averett of Swainsboro; daughter, Angel (Jonathan) Stevens of Swainsboro; grandson, Slate Stevens of Swainsboro; companion, Mollie Smith of Swainsboro; paternal grandmother, Edna Averett of Twin City; brothers, Shane (Katherine) Averett, Jeremy (Whitney) Averett, both of Swainsboro, and Wes (Jennifer) Averett of Summertown; step-brothers, Phillip (Walkiria) Akridge of Summertown, Bryan Akridge of Norristown, and Curt (Amanda) Smoak of Hiltonia; step-sisters, Jessica Byrd of Norristown, Donna (Thomas) Oliver of Hiltonia, and Wendy (Chris) Young of Swainsboro; special aunts, Ann Johnson and Joan Morgan; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Pallbearers were Richard Miller, Carroll Morgan, Ben Woods, Kevin Flanders, Phillip Akridge, and Bryan Akridge.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
