Avery B. Oswalt

Avery B. Oswalt, 90, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 8, at Ridge Crest Memorial Park with military honors. Visitation will be held after the service.

Mr. Oswalt was born in Saluda County, SC son of the late Claudus Rasp Oswalt and Carrie Ellen Derrick Oswalt. He was married to the late Martha Corley Oswalt. He was an US Army Veteran and served in World War II, a member of the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was stationed in Central Europe GO 105 WD 45. He later retired from construction and farming.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Marsha Oswalt Long (Leonard); granddaughter, Madison Long; step grandson, Chris Long; step granddaughter, Joanna Shealy (Phil); step great granddaughters, Shelbie Long; Ashlyn Shealy; brothers and sisters-in-law, David Oswalt (Marie); Carlton Oswalt (Jane); Doug Oswalt (Christine); sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernette Goff (Bobby); and Doreen Black (James Carty). He was predeceased by his brother, Henry Oswalt; sisters, Beatrice Rikard; Claudia Swygert; and Dalice Brooks.