Everett Lyons III

1934 - 2022

Everett Augustus Lyons III was born July 26, 1934 to Everett "Squatty" Lyons and Fern Alice Lyons in Houston,Texas. He was from a family of 4 active boys that helped out at the family shop, Lyons Feed Store. Everett's father then developed a successful public political life which Everett and his wife Sue helped campaign .

Everett was the loving husband to Mary Sue Easely, whom he married at 20 years old. They spent 66 wonderful years together. As newlyweds they set off without much to their names to a career in the Air Force which brought many adventures and a great sense of pride. They had two children which he adored, his daughter Kathy and his son Everett IV (Gus).

Everett served in the Air Force between 1955 and 1976 during the Korean and Vietnam wars as an engineer ensuring our country's freedom. The Air Force paid for Everett to finish college so off to College Station for 3 years. Later completed graduate work from USC. He went to Texas A&M and was a loyal Aggie at heart. He enjoyed sporting their colors and singing their songs, even in skilled nursing!

He was stationed in Hawaii for five years and developed many great friends and a love of the islands. He loved golfing in Hawaii. He retired from the Air Force after his time in Hawaii but continued working, for Ford Aerospace then Lockheed. He finally retired back home in Houston.

Everett was an active member of Bay Oaks Country Club. He loved to golf and developed deep and lasting relationships that took his friend group, the "Bay Oaks Old Boys Society" (hilariously nicknamed "the BOOBS") traveling to golf tournaments and hosting celebrations together. Everett also loved to dance. He and Sue have been dancing for many years, always in step together. Everett loved to show off his wife, his moves, and their coordinating ensembles on the dance floor. They have been dancing at the VFW (or any close place with a live country band) for 30 years and would dance at home when they weren't able to make it out.

Everett, as an engineer, loved tinkering and coming up with innovative solutions. Just as recently as 2021, Everett was making custom jewelry for Sue and the grandchildren. He was also in the kitchen with his claims to fame: peanut brittle, jellies, and his discovery of wearing ski-goggles while cutting onions for chili.

In 2018 Everett enjoyed treating the whole family to a cruise through the Panama Canal. He remembered the Panama Canal as an engineering marvel and wanted to share it with the rest of the family. He enjoyed discussing engineering with his engineer grandchildren.

Everett and Sue were lovebirds to the end. They kept their vows in sickness and in health for 66 years, when they celebrated their 66th anniversary in skilled nursing.

Everett was a devoted follower of Christ and active member of Clear Lake Methodist Church. He enjoyed Sunday School and would read aloud for the zoom class.

Everett will always be remembered for his wit, charm and intellect; well known for enjoying a good joke or prank, puzzles and history. He was a bastion of knowledge and was always willing to share when given the opportunity. He always stepped up to lend a helping hand to others. His big grin and resounding laugh will be missed by many.

Everett is survived by his loving family: His wife Mary Sue, his brother Jim, sister-in-laws Phyllis, Joyce and Betty. He is also survived by his children Kathy and husband Alex, his son Everett (Gus), and by his 9 grandchildren and their spouses: Amanda and her husband Ryan, Allison and her husband Robert, Gabriella and her husband Travis, Josiah and his wife Kate, Kimi and her husband Chris, Jeremiah and his wife Caroline, Elijah, Priscilla and her husband David and Everett V. He is also survived by his 6 great-grandchildren Hope, Mercy, Justice, Eden, Sage and Benjamin.

Crowder Funeral Home

111 E. Medical Center Blvd.

Webster, TX 77598

281-280-9000