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Michelle Evett
Edward's Daughter
Edward Richard Evett, Sr
1939 - January 19th, 2023
1939 - January 19th, 2023
Edward Richard Evett, Sr., 83, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away on January 19, 2023 in the presence of his loving family.
Ed was born in Morven, Georgia on April 9, 1939. He was a graduate of Morven High School and graduated from LaSalle University with a business certificate. He was married to his loving wife, Sandra Evett, for 62 years. Ed served his country in the United States Army for 6 years. He was an auto mechanic for most of his career. He worked over 30 years as an electrician for Road-Tech.Ed was also an avid reader. He began reading by oil lamp at a very young age on his family’s farm in south Georgia.He was an active member of Fairview Church of the Nazarene for 44 years. Before that he was active in ministry at Valdosta First Church of the Nazarene and taught Sunday School and led the music ministry at Quitman Church of the Nazarene.Ed was always wearing a grin from ear to ear and quick to tell you a joke or to laugh at yours. He loved his Lord Jesus and his wife and his family. He loved people in general and was the best of neighbors.
He is survived by his wife Sandra Evett; his children Michelle Evett and Eddie Evett, Jr. (Yuriko); grandchildren Jessica Laymon, Rachel Hawkins (Damian), Anya Butler (Daniel), Momoko Evett, Nanako Evett, Kuzuchi Evett; great-grandchildren Ian, Sophie, Izzy, Shawna, Gwen; and siblings Joe(Dorothy) Evett, Evelyn Russell, Betty(Jerry) Lane, Judy(Mike) Martin, and Ralph Evett. He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Edna Evett, and two sisters, Susan Evett and Vivian Peacock.
A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary of Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene (2853 Chattanooga Valley Rd, Flintstone GA 30725) at noon, Saturday, February 4, 2023 with visitation beginning at 11am.Flowers may be sent to the above address.
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Jessica Laymon
You’ll always be loved and missed, Grandaddy.
Hunter Cummings
Love so obvious and God given
Rachel Hawkins
My gradaddy was the man who raised me and was more of a dad than a grandparent. Some of my fondest memories with him were in the kitchen early in the mornings. He would wake me up to get ready for school before dawn and I'd spend time with him while he made his lunch for the day before he went to work. It was always the same thing, pimento cheese sandwiches, tuna and nutty buddy bars. Sometimes we would talk, sometimes we would just be silent together. These simple moments together meant so much to me. He was there for me when I woke up and he was there to pick me up from school when Granny had to work. He always took us to get ice cream, I think he enjoyed that more than we did! He and Granny taught me to drive a stick shift and he gave me my 1st car. I could fill a book with all the memories but I guess my main point is this, I know everyone talks of him being in a better place but the hole left behind from this loss will never be filled. I love you, Grandiddy.
Jessica Laymon
Your presence needed Always. Your laugh infectious. Your hugs so frail, But I remember then, A tight squeeze Holding me together. Mornings quiet over coffee And pimento cheese sandwiches Packed in your lunchbox. You were loud When we needed it, But mostly you joked And stood for hours after church, Laughing with your friends, The life of the party. In heaven, you’ll be eatin’ good With great Grandma & Grandaddy, Sharing laughs And chuckles. I hope to see you again So we can share a cup of coffee Out on granny’s porch, Watching the sunrise again. The hole you left behind Is too big to fill. We’ll miss you always, And always will. I love you Grandaddy.
Rachel Hawkins
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