Luis “Louie” Avila, 77, of Russells Point, OH passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Belle Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation, Bellefontaine, OH.
Luis was born on April 9, 1944, in Hayward, CA, a son of the late Jesus and Angelina Corral Avila. On December 17, 1967, Luis married Karen Zimmerly on Long Island, NY, and she preceded him in death on March 17, 2020. He is also preceded in death by five siblings, Thomas Gilbert Avila, Fred Avila, Edward Corral, Phyllis Bonilla, and Manuel Avila.
Luis is survived by his three children, Teresa (Jesse) Platfoot of Bellefontaine, Jesse (Tammy) Avila of Russells Point, and Benji Avila of Lakeview, OH, seven grandchildren, Tyler Avila, Hannah Avila, Brynna Avila, Selena Avila, Gage (Madecyn) Penhorwood, Garett Avila, and Chelsea (Reese) Wilson, two great granddaughters, Sophia Penny Rose Penhorwood and Anna Marie Wilson, five siblings, Mary Ann Severe, Jake Avila, Lupe Roybal, Leo Avila, and Eddie “PeeWee” Avila, and several nieces and nephews.
Louie was a 1962 graduate of James Logan High School in Alameda County, CA. He retired from AGC in Bellefontaine in 2009 after 23 years. Louie was very active in helping and working parttime for several organizations around Indian Lake. He was honored to assist the Logan County Sheriff’s Office as an interpreter. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force serving during Vietnam. Louie enjoyed cooking and watching sports. His greatest joy was his family and the time he spent with them.
Chaplain Cynthia Defibaugh will begin funeral services 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 25, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview. Visitation is Monday, January 24, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is in Huntsville Cemetery with military rites provided by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be given in Mr. Avila’s memory to Lakeview Fireman’s Club, PO Box 196, Lakeview, OH 43331.
Arrangements in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Condolences may be expressed at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.