Donald Everetts – Dominion Post

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Donald Everetts, 88, of Morgantown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, at Stonerise of Morgantown.

Don is survived by one son, Donald Dale Everetts and friend, of Morgantown; two grandchildren, Angelica and Christiana, of Morgantown; and two step-grandchildren in Cleveland.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 43 years, Pauline Everetts; and his mother, Marguerite Clark Everetts Summers.

He was born on May 4, 1934, on the farm of his great-grandparents. The farm is located off Grafton Road below the Boy Scouts camp. He attended first grade at Browns Chapel School. There he was introduced to store bread and peanut butter by a classmate. He said he had never tasted anything so delicious. In 1942, his grandfather sold the farm and bought the land where Chippys Transmission is located. While living there, his grandmother died, and his grandfather sold the farm and moved in with his children.

In 1944, upon the death of his grandmother, his grandfather dismantled the family farm. At this time, he and his mother moved to Summers School Road. Her mother became a housekeeper for Dons Uncle Dave Summers, whom her mother married.

Don attended a one-room schoolhouse, Summers School, where he walked to school at least a mile and a half each way. He is always looking for ideas to make money. A neighborhood boy and Don worked as timber cutters at age 14 with a crosscut saw. They cut 6-foot mine posts and were paid a penny per foot. After sixth grade, Don attended Sabraton Junior High for a short time and then found it necessary to drop out. At age 16, Don worked at Duntile Block Company as a machine operator for about three years. He then went on to work at the Morgan Shirt Factory as a bundle boy, servicing the machine operators. After a few years, the plant manager promoted Don to a department supervisor position. Don was drafted into the Army, serving in the Infantry Unit and later in the Artillery Unit. He also served in the Local Reserve Unit.

After he returned home from the military, Don was promoted to production manager at the Morgan Shirt Factory and served in this position for 16 years before retiring. He oversaw production and quality control. Don also completed a study on the time used to set piece rates. All this was achieved without formal education but with a good work ethic. Don worked for Morgan Shirt Factory for 28 years.

After serving in the Army, Don moved to the Brookhaven area and lived there for about 20 years. He is very active in his community. Don started a Cub Scout Troop and was a member of the Brookhaven Fire Department. He served on the fundraising committee for the fire department. Don is also a charter member of the Brookhaven Lions Club and belongs to the Brookhaven Community Association. He attended and served on the board at Brookhaven United Methodist Church. Don also taught a Sunday School class while attending Brookhaven Church.

Don purchased a 13-acre farm in 1976, located along Kingwood Pike. He moved to this property in 1979 with his wife Pauline. During this time, Don helped found the Covenant Evangelical Methodist Church, and was a charter member. He had a very active role in the church, which included serving as a board member, treasurer for two terms and teaching Sunday school. Don also helped establish Covenant Christian School.

He worked at Mountaineer Mall as a maintenance manager for 15 years. After his retirement from Mountaineer Mall, Don joined the team at Senior Monongalians as a transportation/maintenance supervisor at age 70. He was instrumental in mapping out routes for the Home Delivery Meal Program. He enjoyed working at this facility for almost 10 years. Don retired at age 80 but was approached and asked to return to work if necessary.

Don and Pauline attended Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church for several years until they returned home. Don served as a Sunday School teacher for the church.

During Dons marriage to Pauline, they both enjoyed serving the Lord, traveling in their camper, and attending Gospel Sings. He was approached to lead Bible studies at the campgrounds they visited every year. Don and Pauline enjoyed taking care of their farm and all the animals. They raise and sell cattle for meat. Don was proud of his achievements during his lifetime.

Don’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to Wanda Yeager and family for the love and care they gave him.

Friends may join the family to honor Don’s life and legacy at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 1700 Kingwood Pike, Morgantown, from 11 am-8 pm on Monday, Jan. 16 and again from 10 am until the time of the funeral service at 11 am on Tuesday, Jan. 17 co-officiated by Pastor Stacy Crise-Tritt and Pastor Nathan Williamson. Interment with full military honors will be held at the West Virginia National Cemetery in Pruntytown, where Don will be buried with his beloved wife, Pauline.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, 78 Kennedy Store Road, Morgantown, WV 26508.

Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover/Morgantown is providing care and guidance to the Everetts family.

Condolences: www.smithfcc.com

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