Life was finally able to “kill bad grass”, something that he said couldn’t be done, on November 4, 2026 at home, with his loving wife,Dianne, and niece, Myrtle, by his side. Francis was lifelong resident of the Westbank. He was a strict and funny provider with a heart to serve. For many years, Francis worked as a Maritime Transport Coordinator. He enjoyed riding his Harley alone or with other members of the Red Knights Motorcycle club, being contrary and causing laughter and chaos.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Romona Verdin; “son of the heart” David Adams. Francis, affectionately called Frank only by his Daughter-In-Law. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dianne Adams Everage; His Son Travis Everage (Danielle); his grandchildren Annalee and Benjamin Everage; Sisters, Peggy Verdin (the late Randolph), Donna Lachney (Tommy), Kathy Ose (the late Steve), Beverly Calmes (Carroll); his brother Lonnie Everage (the late Marilyn); Bonus daughter in Law, Pamela Adams (the late David) and bonus grandchildren, Brelyn Rabon (Omri) and Hailey Adams (Neil) and bonus great grandchild Khyzer Turner, as well as multitude of in-laws, nieces, nephews on both sides of his family, and friends.
A visitation will begin at 5:00PM with a Memorial Service with Military Honors and Words of Remembrance to begin at 8:00PM on Thursday, November 12th, 2026 at Westside/Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 5101 Westbank Expressway in Marrero, Louisiana. Francis will be laid to rest at Restlawn Cemetery in Avondale, Louisiana at a later date.
