The company was incorporated to James Avery Craftsman, Inc. Fifty-three years after he first founded the company, James Avery officially stepped down as CEO in May and passed the reins to his son Chris.
James Avery passed away on Monday, April 30, , at the age of He was a dynamic, creative and generous man who touched the lives of many people during his lifetime through his work, his art and his giving spirit. His contributions will always be guideposts as the company continues to follow in his footsteps. Air Corps. James completed pilot training and commanded a B bomber, surviving 44 missions over Germany. He pursued college level teaching, and while at the University of Colorado, he explored jewelry-making techniques with his students.
In , he thought about leaving the teaching profession. It was also about this time that he returned to the church after years of being an agnostic. This is the reason so much of my work is Christian symbolism. Word spread and people found their way to the craftsman in the hills. What can we help you find?
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Join our email list for style inspiration, new arrivals and more! Faith-based images such as crosses, chalices, doves and fish make up about 20 percent of the company's offerings. Avery officially stepped down as CEO in and passed the reins to his son Chris Avery, who announced in September that he is retiring. James Avery, the founder of the Kerrville-based jewelry store that bears his name, has passed away.
The store announced the news on its website and social media channels Monday afternoon. Avery died Monday, April 30, Avery for giving us the opportunity to be a part of his dream. He was a dynamic, creative and generous man who touched the lives of many people during his lifetime through his work, his art and his giving spirit. Avery ran it for decades before turning it over to his son.
The jewelry is made in workshops in Comfort, Fredericksburg, Hondo and Kerrville. Read More. Around he crafted his first piece of jewelry in his free time. A recent return to faith after years of being an agnostic guided his spiritual designs when Avery launched his business. Avery soon began selling items via a mail order catalog.
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