1932
2014
John David Everette, 82, beloved husband and father, passed away at home on Thursday, November 13, 2014 after a brief illness.
He was the only child of the late John William and Vivian Joyner Everette of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. John David, as he was known as a child, enjoyed riding his bike to the Tar River where he would either play baseball, or go swimming or fishing. After graduation from Rocky Mount High School, he worked for the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad for a few years before serving in the US Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. With the help of the GI Bill, John graduated from the School of Design in Architecture at NC State College in 1962.
During his architectural career, John practiced architecture in Washington, DC, where he designed buildings for the US Naval Academy, government buildings on Lafayette Square and worked on the John F Kennedy gravesite at Arlington Cemetery. After moving back to North Carolina in 1967, John designed many institutional buildings across the state, including the original North Carolina Aquarium at Roanoke Island.
John met his wife Sallie Tyree at 21st & P Streets near Dupont Circle in Washington, DC and they were married at her parents' home in Miami Shores, Florida in 1958. As newlyweds, John and Sallie learned to ski while members of the Washington, DC Ski Club and participated in ski trips to Europe, Colorado, New England and Pennsylvania. John served several years on the Board of Directors of the US Ski Association and he was a weekend ski instructor the first year Sugar Mountain, NC opened.
In 1973 John and Sallie moved to Raleigh with their young children, Valerie and Ty. The family found Hudson Memorial Presbyterian church the first weekend they were there and over the years John was active in roles including the Preschool Board, Deacon and Elder. He was active in Sunday School, Amazing Grays and bridge until his health prohibited it.
John made friends easily wherever he went and enjoyed getting to know people. John enjoyed many activities with his family and friends, including camping, hunting and fishing, rock and fossil hunting, gardening and bridge. He was active in the neighborhood homeowners association from its beginning. He loved sharing his pig pickin' expertise at the annual picnic. For decades he was a mainstay of the geode booth at the Tar Heel Gem and Mineral Club's annual show. John was a founding member of the NC Fossil Club and a past president of the Aurora Fossil Club.
John appreciated the kind care of Dr. Tina Harris, Dr. Robert Bruner, Dr. Maha Elkordy, and Dr. Jerry Hung, as well as the special staff at Duke Raleigh Pulmonary Rehab and Transitions LifeCare.
John is survived by wife of 56 years, Sallie, daughter, Valerie, and husband, Duncan, son, John Tyree (Ty), and wife Amy, and extended family.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609, or NCSU, College of Design, Designlife Fund, Campus Box 7474, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7474.
A memorial service will be held at Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 4921 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 2:00 pm. Family will receive friends following the service in the Westminster Hall, at the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.BrownWynne.com.
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Anne Lineberry
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Anne Lineberry
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Anne Lineberry
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We were very sad to hear about John. We always enjoyed chatting with him and hearing about his interests and experiences. It was very evident that he was always interested in people and their interests also. He was a friend to so many.
Bobby & Audrey Dunn
November 19, 2014
Jay Gleason
I can only say that I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet and spend time with Mr. Everette when Ty and Amy married in Aspen a few years back. I found him to be a very kind and generous man with such a warm smile! I am certain he will be missed greatly by all who knew him.
I am so sorry for your loss and may God bless John and be with you all now and always.
November 18, 2014
George W. Powell Jr
Sallie I so sorry to hear of John passing away he will be missed by so many. I was a fossil guide with john for over 20 years in Lee Creek and we had some good times collecting. My condolences to you and your family.
November 17, 2014
Gerald Reel
Very sorry for John's family and many friends. Although I haven't seen him in a couple years, I think of him often. John was the first person I met within the NC fossil club and community. Being a kind, patient man of good humor, I will never forget his regaling me and my son with stories of glorious hunts past, as he steered us through whichever quarry we were searching. Sure to be missed, but always remembered.
November 17, 2014
No matter how you got to know John, you soon learned that he was faithful to family, community, bridge partners, Chat Line buddies, Indian Artifact collecting friends, medical staff, church and, of course, his fossil collecting friends. He knew almost everybody and almost everybody knew him. Some of us were pretty ticked off when John was out of sight over the ridge before most of us could get off the bus in the Aurora Mine. Yes, he was competitive but the game was all in the search. Later on, he left boxes of amazing fossils open in a quarry office for display (just imagine) and he trusted me with boxes of artifacts including his best points to display at the Aurora Fossil Festival after he became too ill to take part himself. I write with a heavy heart because I, like you reading this, grieve his death. We had many happy hours together. The fossil collecting crew - odd as we are - are a family. And, we have lost a good member of the family. We join you Sallie, Valerie, Ty and spouses in sorrow..
But did I mention mischievousness? The day that John described himself as a "lean, mean, sex machine" is not forgotten. John would like a little humor thrown in.
John left the earth better than he found it. Good job, John.
Joy Herrington
November 17, 2014
Paul Cook Jr
Sallie, Valerie, Ty; The sad news of John's passing brought memories of the times I had the pleasure of seeing and visiting with John. His warmth and out-going nature made those occasions memorable. I'm very sorry for your loss, but at the same time, I'm happy that you all had the blessings of John's love, wisdom and warmth through out your lives; a treasure to dwell in your hearts forever.
November 17, 2014
Leslie Campisi
Dear Sally and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about John's passing and want you to know that we will all miss John terribly. He was such a kind and lovable soul and a very valuable and animated resource on so many subjects! We will especially miss his smiling face when we would stop in the street to catch up on neighborhood news. We're sure God has a special place for such an intelligent and charming gentleman. We are praying for all of you.
With much love,
Leslie, Frank, Joseph and Daniel Campisi
November 17, 2014
Diane Willis
We will all miss John with his ready smile and good humor. I'll never forget how he taught me to look for the rare fossils in one of the NC quarries by just raking through that Cretaceous sand with his walking stick and then telling me where I might find one. I really enjoyed hearing about his career in architecture, too. What a man of many talents!
November 17, 2014
Chris Temple
Sally and Family, it's hard to take the news of John's passing. I'll always remember John as the first person who spoke to us when we moved in the neighborhood. I'll miss our chats on the street and his "history lessons" about the neighborhood. I'll never forget how dedicated he was to chopping the BBQ every year at our annual picnic. John was the backbone of our little community, and he cannot be replaced. My families' deepest condolences go out to you all.
November 16, 2014
Tom "TC" Caggiano
I enjoyed many a walk with John in the mine in Aurora. He was a kind and gentle man always willing to give advice or help to those less experienced than he. He introduced me to NC BarBQ which we enjoyed together a few times when I came south from NY. I will always have a warm spot in my heart for him.
November 16, 2014
Anne Lineberry
I dearly loved John Everette. He was my mentor and taught me how to really fossil hunt. I met him on my first trip to PCS in Aurora and I got to sit with him on the bus. From that day on I always sat with him. I will never forget him saying "Becky, Anne does not know her material." I think everyone in the parking lot also heard that. If your a fossil hunter you know the material is everything . Well... I know it now and it was because of him. I became a guide and had the pleasure of spending many weekends collecting with him. I have always cherished those days. He taught me way more than fossil hunting. He was my dear friend. I'm sorry I can't be there this week. I'm in Texas. Please know how much he meant to me. Love, "Miss Anne"
November 16, 2014
Frank & Zandra Elder
To John's Family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of John's passing. We met John many years ago when we first came fossil hunting at the mine in Aurora. We immediately became friends as he accepted us as novices, taught us, showed us and shared in our excitement. We hosted John on several trips as individuals and then served with him in the Aurora Fossil Club. We have missed him in the years the mine has been closed to collecting. We will miss his friendship and outgoing personality on future trips. Our prayers are with you.
The Elders - Frank, Zandra, Clara Jo Cunningham & Louise Crain
November 16, 2014
Paul Murdoch
I only knew John from the numerous weekend fossil hunts at Aurora NC. He was another reason I loved going there; full of personality and loved being around people. That place was a great equalizer - you never knew what people did or their social standing since everyone had to dress the same and walk and crawl the dirt. John was one of the best of them and thanks for sharing his story. I see he was one of the best outside of this hobby as well. It won't seem the same without
him.
November 16, 2014
Howard Cohn
Dear Sally and family, Please accept our condolences on the passing of John. He was a real gentleman and as we say in Jewish, a "mench." A person who goes out of his way to treat all in a respectful manner. I have known John for well over a decade having first met him in Aurora. He was a mentor to me as well as innumerable collectors. I cherish the memories of the hours I spent with him there as well as at Castle Hayne. It was good that we were able to stop in to see John on our last trip up from Florida where we were able to share some time with the two of you. I was looking forward to stopping by on our next trip down, but the Lord had different plans. May his memory be a blessing. Howie and Susan Cohn (NJ Paleo Society, New Milford, NJ)
November 16, 2014
Deborah Young
John was a true friend of mine and will greatly be missed. He impacted many lives with his love of paleontology. He was passionate and enthusiastic about the fossil collecting and took time out for anyone who wanted to learn. He had a keen eye for collecting and loved to share with others.
November 16, 2014
Cindy Crane
Sallie and family,
I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to call John my friend. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
November 16, 2014
Deborah Young
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Deborrah Young
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November 15, 2014
Sallie, Valerie & Ty; Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. John will be so very missed. He became a part of the "Cook" family 56 celebrated years ago and will always be in our hearts. Our love to you all.
Lorie Mayfield Kraatz & Family (Lawn, Texas)
November 15, 2014
Matt Chance
John, you will be missed. You were a true friend and great neighbor. Our entire family will miss you, but will have a wealth of great memories to reflect upon. Thank you for being a good friend, neighbor and role model for our family. God bless!
November 14, 2014
Fran Wilson
I am going to miss Mr. John, especially at our neighborhood pig pickings. He really enjoyed being a part of the neighborhood events.
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