Anvis Viverette

VIVERETTE, Mr. Anvis Leroy - Age 48, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2006 at his residence. Family hour 1:30PM Saturday, September 23, 2006 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., with funeral service commencing immediately at 2PM. Eld. John Thornton, officiating. Interment Sunset Hills G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the funeral home 1:30PM Saturday. Mr. Viverette will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Friday. Mr. Anvis Leroy Viverette was born February 25, 1958 in Union Mississippi the youngest born to Ruby Viverette-Blount who died about three weeks after childbirth leaving Zeffie, Johnnie Fred and Anvis. He was later adopted by his Aunt Leatha and Uncle Wiley. Anvis now had four new siblings added to his family. Everyone thought he was a special gift to them. Anvis attended Flint-Central High School and graduated in 1976. He was always full of life and very popular in H.S. School participating in many activities, especially music. Anvis later took up the drums and played in a band performing at many engagements around the Flint area. Mr. Viverette had a passion for the spoken word and at one point wanted to enter the profession of being a radio announcer. However, his passion for cars got the best of him and he opened a car repair shop in Flint and later in Atlanta Georgia. Anvis could cook, fix anything on a car and he also provided "mean car detailing work." When he finished your car would look like new. He had other talents: Home reconstruction, home decorating expertise and could do many fixes in the house. If he could not fix it no one could. Mr. Viverette was always willing to help he had that helping spirit. Women loved to love him young and old. When duty called he played a significant role in taking care of his parents. This was extremely helpful to his siblings who lived out-state especially when their parent's health became challenging. After his parents made their transition Anvis returned to Michigan to be among family and live in West Bloomfield with his sister Wyvonne and brother in-law Sy. He joined the Detroit Outreach Ministries of Redford and became very active in doing the Lords work. Anvis worked at Home Depot in Detroit and eventually moved up to Assistant Manager in plumbing. Again he loved his work and the customers loved Anvis. He later left and wanted to be an entrepreneur so he started a transportation business that would transport senior citizens to various activities and health appointments. Just as he was to begin this service, duty called Anvis about three years ago and his sons came to live with him in West Bloomfield and he later returned to Flint to help family. He made his transition while doing what he knows best?helping others on September 16, 2006. Anvis will always be remembered for his infectious laugh, delightful smile and the many random acts of kindness he shared with family and friends. Mr. Anvis Leroy Viverette leaves to cherish his memory: 2 sons, Martell and Marcus; step daughter, Teresa; step granddaughter, Jasmine; their mother Millie and a daughter; five siblings, Wyvonne, Wiley, Billy, Zeffie and Johnnie Fred; aunt, Edna; uncles, Johnnie and Tyree; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and special friends including Catrina Leverette.

Anvis Viverette

February 28, 1958 - September 16, 2006