Avery Raymond Burkhart, 18, of Hedgesville, WV went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the Berkeley Medical Center due to a motor vehicle accident.

Born March 15, 2000 in Winchester, VA he is the son of Amanda Burkhart Ryder and her husband Jeremy along with Michael Greijack and his wife Trish.

He attended Back Creek Valley Full Gospel Church where he was involved with the youth group and over the years participated in numerous “God’s in the Park” events.

Avery was a student at Hedgesville High School (Class of 2018) where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the Marching Band where he played the saxophone and earned the role of Section Leader/First Chair. In 2017 he had the leading role as Prince Eric in the school’s production of The Little Mermaid.

After graduation, Avery planned to attend Blue Ridge Community Technical College, where he was going to pursue a degree in education.

His first job was at Chic-fil-A where he was recently hired and enjoyed working with the staff and interacting with the community.

He was a member of the Tomahawk Warriors 4-H Club where he served as Vice-President. He was a proud exhibitor with the Berkeley County Youth Fair and the WV State Fair. He received Reserve Grand Champion Sheep Showman in 2012, 2014, and 2015. In 2012 he received the West Virginia State Grand Champion Sheep Showman Award. During his 4-H years, Avery loved attending the Tri-County 4-H camp where he served as Sag (leader of the tribe) for the Delaware tribe.

Avery had an infectious smile and with his outgoing and fun-loving personality he inspired everyone that he met. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all whom he touched.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Bryana Ryder and Bailey Ryder; one brother, Brayden Greijack; maternal grandparents, Oscar Dick Burkhart and wife Patricia; paternal grandparents, Pastor Alan Greijack and wife Janis; uncle, Brandon Burkhart and wife Krystle; aunt, Shannon Matthews and husband Jason; cousins, Bo Burkhart, Khloe Burkhart, Malachi Matthews, Jonas Matthews, and Jacobi Matthews; and numerous other family and friends.

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