Charles Devaux Avance, age 85, passed away at Paris Chalet Senior Living in Paris, September 21, 2023.  He was born to Ernest W Sr. and Lois Dilday Avance in Paris, December 23, 1937.

There will be a private family ceremony at a later date.

Charles worked for the railroad until he retired.  He is survived by his niece: Teresa Beshirs and husband Billy, nephews: Billy Earl Avance and wife LeAnn, Jack Wesley Avance, and Mark DeVaux Avance and wife Joan.  He is also survived by his great-nieces and nephews: Lona Dockins, Billy Jr. Beshirs, Stephanie Eudy and husband William, BJ Avance, Shaun Avance, Rhonda Avance, Chase Avance and Martina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Dorothy Lee, 2 brothers: Ernest Wesley Avance and Billy John Avance.