Charles Everett
Charles J. “Chuck” Everett, 79, of New Philadelphia, died July 8, 2011, at Aultman Hospital, Canton.
A son of the late Lloyd C. and Lucy I. Everett, Chuck was born March 18, 1932, at his family’s residence in New Philadelphia. He was a 1950 graduate of Midvale High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving in the Korean conflict. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Purple Heart for his military service. Following his discharge, he attended Mt. Union College.
He had been employed by Greer Steel and Davidson Mining prior to beginning his 49-plus year career with the Burgess Drilling Company, Dover. Chuck was a member of the Tuscarawas County Senior Center and faithfully attended First Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia, where he participated in many activities and Sunday school. He was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Chuck is survived by his sisters, Lucy E. (Kenneth) Downing, Violet C. Burgess, Dolly E. (Edward) Canfield, and Nancy A. Meechan, all of New Philadelphia; brothers, Lloyd W. Everett of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and John K. (Judy) Everett of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret H. Rankin; and brother, Phil L. Everett.
Services were held July 11, at First Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Jason Caddy and Pastor Terry L. Canfield officiating. Burial was in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, Dover, where VFW Carl C. Stoller Post 1445, New Philadelphia, provided military honors.
An online memorial is available for those wishing to share remembrances of Chuck or offer condolences to his family at http://www.geibcares.com.
Memorial contributions in Chuck’s memory are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, 233 Fair Ave. NE, New Philadelphia 44663.
A son of the late Lloyd C. and Lucy I. Everett, Chuck was born March 18, 1932, at his family’s residence in New Philadelphia. He was a 1950 graduate of Midvale High School and joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving in the Korean conflict. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Republic of Korea War Service Medal, Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Purple Heart for his military service. Following his discharge, he attended Mt. Union College.
He had been employed by Greer Steel and Davidson Mining prior to beginning his 49-plus year career with the Burgess Drilling Company, Dover. Chuck was a member of the Tuscarawas County Senior Center and faithfully attended First Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia, where he participated in many activities and Sunday school. He was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
Chuck is survived by his sisters, Lucy E. (Kenneth) Downing, Violet C. Burgess, Dolly E. (Edward) Canfield, and Nancy A. Meechan, all of New Philadelphia; brothers, Lloyd W. Everett of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and John K. (Judy) Everett of Columbus; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret H. Rankin; and brother, Phil L. Everett.
Services were held July 11, at First Church of the Nazarene, New Philadelphia, with Rev. Jason Caddy and Pastor Terry L. Canfield officiating. Burial was in Ridgecrest Memory Gardens, Dover, where VFW Carl C. Stoller Post 1445, New Philadelphia, provided military honors.
An online memorial is available for those wishing to share remembrances of Chuck or offer condolences to his family at http://www.geibcares.com.
Memorial contributions in Chuck’s memory are suggested to First Church of the Nazarene, 233 Fair Ave. NE, New Philadelphia 44663.
Published: July 12, 2011
