ROCKY MOUNT – Shakeem Devonte Avent, 18, of Rocky Mount, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2011.

A visitation for Mr. Avent was held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the Funeral Service beginning at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at Word Tabernacle in Rocky Mount.