Avery Gilbert
“Never give up, never surrender”- Avery Gilbert
Avery was very giving, and to know him is to know that he was a very caring, persistent, and a generous soul. He loved music and hot sauce. You wouldn't catch him without having hot sauce on everything, but cereal. While
BLASTING music Avery would engage in his creativity by grabbing a paint brush to customize shoes.
Avery attended multiple elementary schools and during this time he picked up skill of playing the violin. Avery was introduced to football, wrestling, and track his 7th Grade year at Woodland Middle School. He went on to attended Warren Township High School and Perspective Joslin High School but would graduate May 25,2022 from Grayslake North High School. Throughout elementary and high school he would thrive academically and athletically. He received numerous awards and recognitions.
Avery EARNED an academic and athletic scholarship to attend Trinity International University. He would train vigorously this summer to ensure that he not only met but exceeded the standards to become a phenomenal football player.
On August 10, 2022, Avery was called from his earthly labor to heavenly reward. Avery is preceded in death by his brother Sylvester Gilbert, his aunt Sonika Gilbert and his uncle Raymond Gllbert.
Avery leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted father Ithran Mitchell, his mother Rosetta Gilbert, stepmother Yvonne Island; uncles, Romero, and Andre; his five brothers: Zaavan, Sonny, Shawn, Zavion, and DeAndre his three sisters: Aniyah, Isis, and Zoe; his grandmother Ingrid "Wendy" Mitchell and a host of family and friends. A Special THANK YOU to friends Josh Real and Family, and Kelonte Hawkins.
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