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Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Sep 17, 2019

Memphis lawyer Thomas Bouse Avery died Sept. 10 at the age of 89. A graduate of Vanderbilt University Law School, Avery joined with his friend William H. Fisher III to form the law firm of Robinson, Fisher and Avery. Avery became active in local and state politics and served in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1967 to 1971. In 1973, he was the chief draftsman for the Shelby County Restructure Act, which provided the foundation for the current county commission. He later served three terms on the Shelby County Election Commission, and in 1981 was appointed judge of the Circuit Court Division VIII. At the time of his death he was practicing with the firm of Fisher Avery Fisher. A celebration of life was held yesterday. Memorial donations may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice.