Deacon Calvin Everson, Sr.

Deacon Calvin Everson, Sr. of 3851 Sibbie Road, Abbeville, Georgia died Monday, May 23, 2022 at his residence.

The funeral service will be held Sunday, May 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia.  The burial will follow at the Mount Olive Church Cemetery in Abbeville, Georgia.  Everyone in attendance is asked to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.

Calvin Everson, Sr. was born May 16, 1962 to Thomas Everson, Sr. and Mary Lizzie Everson in Abbeville, Wilcox County, Georgia.

He was a member of the Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church.  At an early age he became a Deacon and later was chosen as Chairman Deacon.

Calvin went to public school in Wilcox County and graduated from Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia.

Calvin later met and married Charlene Echols.  Their union was blessed with two children, Calvin Everson, Jr. who wedded Jackie Everson and Thomas Everson who wedded Shontay Everson; seven grandchildren, Kyle Everson, Deasia McNair Everson, Giani Everson, Deland Everson, Jayden Everson, Jay’Ceon Everson, and Ja’Niyla Everson; two goddaughters, Raven Penn and Sariah Gaulden.

He also leaves behind five siblings, Queen Cook (Charles Cook), Mary Harper, Pearlie Cooper (Paul Cooper) Charlie Everson (Brandy Everson), and Johnny Everson (Carolyn Everson); a sister-in-law, Yolanda Echols; his brothers-in-law, Charles Echols (Regina Echols) and Carlton Echols (Kimberly Echols); a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved him.

Calvin’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, golfing, and painting.

On Monday morning, May 23, 2022, he was called from rest to his heavenly home. Calvin leaves a legacy of love and memories.  Calvin exchanged his earthly life for a crown of eternal life.