Avery D. Wilson, Sr., 40, of Lancaster Township, died on February 28, 2015 at his home. Born on April 9, 1974 in Harrisburg, Pa. He was the husband of the late Yarra Wilson, who preceded him in death. Avery was an assistant principal at Solanco High School, Lancaster, Pa. He also worked previously as a Spanish teacher at The Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa.; J.P. McCaskey High School, Lancaster, Pa.; and Susquehanna Township High School, Susquehanna Township, Pa. He was also a professional barber. Avery graduated from The Mercersburg Academy in 1992, earned a bachelor's degree in education from Millersville University in 1996, and earned two master's degrees in teaching and leadership from the University of Phoenix. While at The Mercersburg Academy, he played football and basketball and ran track. Also, he sang in the chorus where he distinguished himself by being selected to Octet, a chorus of the elite eight male singers. He later continued playing basketball and football and singing as hobbies. Avery is survived by sons Avery D. Wilson, Jr. and Christian Simmons, both of Lancaster; three daughters Asia Burgess, Alondra Wilson and Ava Wilson all of Lancaster; his parents, mother Deborah Wilson Gadsden and stepfather Nathan Lee Gadsden, both of Mount Joy, Pa.; four brothers, Eric Wilson, husband of Kimberly, of Harrisburg, Pa., Kris Wilson of California, Nathan Daniels of Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Dale E. Dean, Jr., of Harrisburg, Pa.; two sisters, Tiayna Bradford and Crystal Giles; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Dale E. Dean. Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Bright Side Baptist Church, 515 Hershey Ave. Lancaster, Pa. from 9-11 am followed by Home Going Services at 11 am with Rev. Louis A. Butcher, Jr. and Rev. Nathaniel Gadsden, Jr. officiating. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions can be made to a trust fund set up for the children of Avery and Yarra Wilson. You can make your contributions online at https://life.indiegogo.com/fundraisers/wilson-and-simmons-trust-fund–2