Lewis C. Everett

1940 - 2018

Lewis C. Everett

Stuart, FL

Lewis C. Everett passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his Florida home from Systemic Mastocytosis and Leukemia believed to be a result of exposure to Agent Orange during his service in the Vietnam War.

As a First Lieutenant in the Army, he proudly served as a Transportation Officer and was awarded the Bronze Star.

He was born December 8, 1940 in Danville, Virginia the youngest child of Alice Elizabeth (Lewis) and Rueben Nicholas Everett. Preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Reid and Rueben Nicholas, Jr, "Jakey". Survived by his sister, JoAnne Savaglio, three nieces, two nephews and their children.

Lewis is survived by his wife of 21 years, Leanna. Stepfather to Nick Castle and Kaitie (Chris) Boggs. Grampie to Kaylee, Clare and Bentley. Also surviving are his daughters, Elizabeth (Dan) Cherkis and Rachel (Brian) Gibson and a granddaughter, Bailey.

In high school and college, Lewis excelled at sports. His athleticism and desire to do more with his life got the attention of two beneficiaries who funded his education at Hampden-Sydney College, Virginia established in 1776 and one of the last all male colleges. He lettered in every sport he played but his competitive nature and talent on the football field taught him teamwork, perseverance and how to overcome adversity-lessons that stayed with him throughout his life.

After Vietnam, Lewis began his securities career at Merrill Lynch. In 1977 he joined Wheat First as a V.P. and Branch Office Manager in Wilmington, North Carolina. As Vice Chairman of Wheat First Butcher Singer (now known as Wells Fargo Advisors) a regional stockbrokerage firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia Lewis was known as being tough but always fair and was well respected by the "Wheaties" and the financial industry.

Retiring in 1999, a lifelong fisherman, Lewis and Leanna enjoyed many adventures with Captain John aboard their sport fishing boat Shangri-La. Playing golf, tennis and working out kept Lewis busy in Florida when he and Leanna weren't traveling the world or he wasn't procuring fine wines for their cellar or doing genealogy research.

The Lewis C. Everett Stadium at Hampden-Sydney is Lewis' legacy and gave him great joy since the dedication ceremony in September 2007. He was very proud of living the American dream being born into a very humble life and being able to give back to Hampden-Sydney, The Cleveland Clinic and other charities that he and Leanna chose to support.

Among those mourning his passing are Leanna's family, Hampden-Sydney alumni and staff, a host of business associates and many friends at Sailfish Point.

A celebration of his life officiated by Pastor Keith Leach will be held on Saturday, February 3rd. at Hampden-Sydney College Church with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m., service and burial beginning at 1:00 p.m. with reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a monetary memorial in Lewis' name to Hampden-Sydney Football, c/o Coach Marty Favret, P.O. Box 698 Hampden-Sydney, VA. 23943

Online remembrances and expressions of sympathy may be made at www.martin-funeral.com

Virginia arrangements are entrusted to Puckett Funeral Home 115 Covington Court Farmville, VA. 23901 1(434)391-3830.

Local Arrangements in Florida were entrusted to Martin Funeral Home & Crematory 961 S. Kanner Hwy Stuart, FL. 34994 1(772)223-5550.