Everett Earl Washington

On Sunday, April 13, 2025 Everett Earl Washington, Sr. passed away peacefully at Southern Maryland Hospital after suffering from a long and enduring illness. Everett was the third son of the late Ola B. Washington Ross and the late Stanley Washington, Sr. He was born on May 6, 1948 in Washington, D.C. Everett was blessed with two older brothers, Stanley and Kenneth, two younger brothers, Steven and Ronald and two younger sisters, Michelle and Joyce.

As a child he enjoyed watching TV and playing games with his siblings. He often boasted about “taking care” of his younger siblings. Everett was an avid reader who owned and read thousands of books! His favorite pastime was drawing which was a God-given talent. He spent time lifting weights, playing pool and tennis, going to the movies, bowling and listening to soulful jazz and R & B. Everett thoroughly enjoyed playing cards and board games as long as he was “winning.” His intense competitive nature and quick thinking enabled him to be a strategic chess player. He was also a self-taught carpenter who engaged in DIY projects such as building a deck and paneling the recreation room and family room addition.

Everett was educated in the D.C Public Schools. He graduated from Anacostia High School in 1966. He later attended Southeastern University in Washington, D.C. and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1973. He began his professional career in 1972 as a computer operator with the IBM Corporation. After 25 years he retired from IBM as a program analyst. During retirement he worked for the National Archives in College Park, MD. as a Records Management Specialist.

Everett was blessed with a son, Everett in 1978 and later, two stepsons, Rashad and Harry. As a strong-willed role model, he stressed the importance of working hard and taking care of one’s family. He took great pride in ruling with a firm hand and consistency.

Everett will be missed, but not forgotten.

Everett is survived by his son, Everett Jr., two grandchildren, Everett III and Yasmine, one sister, Michelle (Gregory), one brother, Ronald (Annette), two stepsons, Rashad and Harry, six nieces, Angela (Keith), Rachel, Lydia, Lisa, Erica, Jessica and two nephews, Omar and Aaron, a godson, Rondell and a host of other relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Ola B. Ross, his father, Stanley W. Washington, Sr., three brothers, Stanley W. Washington, Jr., Kenneth O. Washington, Steven Washington and one sister, Joyce D. Ross.

A visitation for Everett will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Fort Lincoln Funeral Home with funeral services to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will occur at Fort Lincoln Cemetery.