Everett L. Smith

Everett L. Smith, 89, of Parkersburg, passed away quietly at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, following a lengthy illness. Everett was born April 7, 1924, in Parkersburg, WV, one of seven children born to the late Jack A. Smith and Minnie Dorst Smith.

Everett served in the Armed Forces, U.S. Army, WWII, stationed in Italy as a switchboard operator with the Signal Corps. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed by the Rig & Reel factory where he learned his trade as a Licensed Electrician. He was subsequently employed at the Penn Metal Corporation, B.F. Goodrich and the Wood County Board of Education from which he retired in 1990.

In addition to his parents, Everett was preceded in death by two sisters, Opal Smith Gates, Lena Smith Thompson, five brothers-in-law; Rollin H. Myers, Everett Gates, Carol Thompson, Clair McCoy and Clair Skinner; and a son-in-law, William E. Kiger. Surviving Everett is his wife of 68 years and the constant love of his life, Betty Myers Smith; a brother Vernon (Grace) Smith ; three sisters, Betty Skinner, Ireta McCoy, Nina (Norman) Allman; one son, Roger D. (Jeannie) Smith ; two daughters, Sandra (Edward) Ball and Denny M. Kiger; one granddaughter, Ashley E. Way and her life partner Kris Fankhauser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Everett was a kind, gentle, patient and selfless man who could charm a smile out of anyone. He was a loving and faithful husband, a compassionate father and an excellent example of humanity in all things to his granddaughter. In his earlier years, he enjoyed camping with his friends and family members, fishing, hunting and taking care of his farm. Following his retirement he enjoyed many years with his wife at their home in Florida and making new friends. We will all miss him and smile when we think of him. A more charming soul, I think was never born. Godspeed, Everett. We love you.

Arrangements are made at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home, 1934 Dupont Road, South Parkersburg, WV. Friends and family may visit on Sunday, February 16, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and beginning at Noon on Monday, February 17.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, at the funeral home with Bishop Randell Fuson officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memory Gardens with veteran’s rites by American Legion Post 15.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

Online condolences may be made by visiting www.sunsetparkersburg.com.