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Phil came to live on the Peninsula in 1954 after he graduated from Virginia Tech taking a position as an aeronautical engineer with NACA where he remained a loyal employee until his retirement in 1989 from the NASA Langley Scout Project Office. Phil also proudly served in the Marines from 1946-1948 and again from 1950-1951.
Phil is preceded in death by his daughter, Lynne E. Brannon; sister, Claire L. Everhart (East); grandson, Luke M. Everhart; and parents, Ruth and Edward Everhart.
Phil was an active member of many civic organizations where he freely contributed countless hours and effort to become a more useful instrument of God. He was a member and chairperson of the Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities since its inception 21 years ago. He was honored by this group with the creation the Philip Everhart Youth Award, awarded annually to two young people in need. Being an active member of the Exchange Club of Wythe since 1989, he also served numerous terms as its president. Also since retirement, he was a member of the Hampton Branch Board of the YMCA; president of the Riverdale Civic Association; the Hampton Child Protection Team; Peninsula Center for Independent Living; and many more local organizations.
Phil was a faithful servant as a member of Hampton Baptist Church since 1955, where he generously supported its work and membership. He was Chairman of the Premises Committee, Sunday School teacher, Director of the Young Adult Sunday School Department, Deacon, Chairman of the Restoration Committee, and was a youth leader.
Phil is survived by his loving and caring wife of 60 years, Lucille Munden Everhart; four devoted sons, Phil Jr., and wife, Lynn, Wayne and wife, Kerstin, Bruce and wife, Jeanne, David and wife, Shiryl; son-in-law, Rick and wife, Pam; and his sister, Claire's children, Sharon Livingston, Judy Reeves, and Larry East, whom Phil considered his children too. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous extended family and friends who were an integral part of his life.
Phil was known for his love of family and devotion to his community. He worked tirelessly for the rights of others by speaking out for those most in need and was a great inspiration to those whose lives he touched. He strongly believed in the power of love and the necessity of commitment and lived his life accordingly.
A celebration of Phil's life will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Hampton Baptist Church. Interment will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, at Lakeview Cemetery in Blackstone, Va.
The family requests that in honor of Phil, contributions be made to Hampton Baptist Church, 40 Kings Way Hampton, VA 23669, 723-0707, or to the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad, 47015 Buxton Back Road, Buxton, NC, 27920, 252-995-5490.
Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of comfort with the family.
Arrangements are under the direction of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip EVERHART
Larry Frost
September 8, 2010
Dear Everhart Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you. I have wonderful memories of Lynne and still think of her often.
Love always,
Larry
Jeff Aiken
September 4, 2010
Dear Miss Lucille and Family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss of "Big Phil" and the love and deep sense of commitment he had for each of you and for life itself. Please forgive me for not having been at the services and know that my deepest condolences go out to each of you and your extended families.
August 30, 2010
Dear Lucille,
I am praying that God will comfort you and give you peace during this very difficult time.
Love, Jeanne Smith
Ellen Pitsilides Abbitt
August 25, 2010
Dear Everhart Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have great memories of the family in Riverdale and especially going to bible school with Lynne. My deepest sympathy goes to a wonderful family.
August 25, 2010
Dear Lucille,
I am so very sorry to hear about your husband's passing. I am thinking of you.
Marsha Friedland
Bill & Betty Sasser
August 24, 2010
Our prayers are with you. Phil was one of the good guys. God's Blessings.
Mitzi Sims
August 23, 2010
Everhart Family,
Please accept my condolences at the loss of such a compassionate and caring man. I was blessed to meet Phil when I worked for RSVP. He will be greatly missed.
Paul and Kathy Barber
August 23, 2010
Dear Everhart Family,
We are so sorry about your loss. We met Mr. Everhart at Jesse's graduation just a few months ago and right off knew he was a true and kind gentleman. Jesse always spoke so highly of his grandfather to us. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
August 23, 2010
Wayne , Bruce ,and family, We know he was a 'rock' to you all. Our deepest sympathies to you , your Mom and family. Cathi & A.O. Warfel
August 23, 2010
Phil & Family, All my thoughts & prayers are with you!
Jim Davidson
Sandy & George Owen
August 23, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 23, 2010
I rode to work at NASA with Phil for awhile back in the 1980s. I really enjoyed knowing him and admired his many interests/ablities. Just want you to know I'm thinking about you at this time. Jackie Kallick
Angel Harris
August 23, 2010
My condolencences to the Everhart family. Mr. Everhart was always such a pleasurable & joyful man. I will miss his smiling face.
From all the staff at Tidewater Heart Institute
August 23, 2010
Dear Mrs.Everhart,Phil,Wayne,Bruce and David,
May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dale Daube,San Diego,California
August 23, 2010
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY...MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL....
GORDON DILLON
August 23, 2010
David, Sorry to hear of your lost. Hope all goes well with you and yours. Eric T Eller (404-5372)
August 23, 2010
Lucille and Family, We extend our condolences on the death of Phil. We have fond memories of times with you. We have been blessed to have friends like you and Phil. We will always remember him as a gentle loving man who made you feel special when in his presence. Love, Bob and Joyce Spiers, Hilton Baptist Church, Newport News,VA.
Pam Brake
August 22, 2010
I remember Mr. Everhart as a central figure in Riverdale, as was the entire Everhart family... especially at the pool. I think everyone knew at least one of the Everharts and where they lived. I was saddened to learn from my mother and sister today that he had passed. My sincerest sympathies for the loss of such a beloved husband and father, you are all in my prayers.
Nancy Daube Britton
August 22, 2010
Mrs. Everhart, Phil, Wayne, Bruce & David, I am so sorry to learn of a wonderful father's passing. Peace & Love to all.
Gayle Truitt
August 22, 2010
There are now words to say but I love you and wish I was with you. Lucille you and Phil were always a part of my life the distance never mattered.
August 22, 2010
dear everhart family,so sorry to hear about mr. everhart's passing, he was a great father figure to me while growing up in riverdale.I always respected him and loved him as my second father ,
my thoughts and prayers go to you in this difficult time,
steve lipmanson, garner, nc.
Diane Roach Clair
August 22, 2010
Dear Everhart Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr Everhart. We remember his visit with us in Kenya many years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now.
God bless you all,
Jim & Diane Roach Clair
Jinja, Uganda
August 22, 2010
dear everhart family, so sorry to hear about mr . everhart's passing, he was a great father figure to me while growing up in riverdale,i always respected him and loved him as my second father,
my thoughts and prayers go to you in this difficult time...
Kitty Morris
August 21, 2010
My condolences on the lost of Phil. Gene always was an admirer of Phil and he had a lot of respect for his knowlege and friendship that he shared with so many people at work. I will include Phil in my prayer list and also include you Lucille that you may find comfort in the future. May God Bless you. Kitty Morris
August 21, 2010
Dear Everhart Family
I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Everharts passing. Just like everyone in Riverdale I grew up with the Everharts. I think as a teenager I spent more evenings having dinner at your house than I did at my own house.
I'm currently out of state and will not be able to attend. My thoughts and prayers will be with each of you at this difficult time.
I love you guys.
Lester Baber
Angie Russ
August 21, 2010
Dear Everhart Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Phil was a special friend to our family. A source of care and support during our time at Hampton Baptist Church. The morning Jay had his heart procedure at Riverside Hospital, Phil came. At a time when I was scared and alone he was there. It meant so much. Thinking of you all and praying for you during this time.
Dennis Crocker
August 21, 2010
In my lifetime I had the pleasure of meeting each member of the Everhart family and I have fond memories of the times I have spent with each of you. Although I went to school and graduated with Lynne, I became closest to Wayne after High School. Wayne and I have shared a close friendship for many years. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Everhart, Phil, Wayne, Bruce and David and all of your family members on the passing of Mr. Everhart. I pray for God's comfort to be with each and everyone of you during this sad time. May you find comfort and peace with each other in the days ahead as you share your favorite memories of him with each other. I know Lynne was waiting with open arms to great her Dad. Peace be with you.
August 21, 2010
To the Everhart family-Agreat Exchangite has gone on to his greater glory! Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Butch Harlow for Excangites everywhere!! Glen Allen, Va.
Bob Behrens
August 21, 2010
Dear Everhart Family,
My mom, Pat Behrens called me this morning and told of Mr. Everharts' passing. I remember him as a great person as teenager hanging out with David and as an adult on the Riverdale Recreation Association board. I always appreciated the amount of hard work he put into making his neighborhood a better place to live for everybody else. Although I hadn't seen him in quite a few years the most important thing I remember was that he was always concerned about everybody elses well being, whether it be Riverdale pool or the wetlands surrounding it or the neighborhood in general.
David, I am very sorry for your loss.
August 21, 2010
I am pleased to have assisted Phil in the Scout Office for a number of years. He was always thoughtful, considerate, and sensitive to others.
Lucille, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Grace Girton, Newport News, Va
Roy S. Palmer
August 21, 2010
We certainly will miss Phil he has done so much for my wife (Betty S. Palmer) and we spent so much time working with handicap people. Lots of curb cuts, handicap parking, wheelchairs, and aid has been given by Phil. He will be missed by thousands of people here in Newport News. Lucille if there is anything we can do to help let us know.
August 21, 2010
Lucille, you and your family are so blessed to have had a God fearing, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We are so glad to share friendship and Christian fellowship with you. You are in our prayers as you find strength in our Heavenly Father to help you through these coming days. Richard & Judy Reynal
Ben & Mary Copeland
August 21, 2010
Dear Lucille & Family,
We admire you and love your spirit. Phil
was such a nice man and we will miss him.
We are so sorry for your loss. Know you will enjoy your memories through the years and the good times at Hatteras.
God bless you and know that we are here for you. With love, Ben & Mary Copeland
Joann and Bob George
August 21, 2010
To the Everhart Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you, especially our friends, Wayne, Kirsten and family. Your happy memories will sustain you as well as your faith. We are praying for you at this sad time. We are Holly Goodman's parents.
Sincerely,
August 21, 2010
Phil-- a devoted family member, a special friend- a champion for the disabled-he was all these things plus so much more. he will be missed by all who knew him. Story and Jeanne Smith
August 21, 2010
Phil will be missed by all who knew him. A friend, mentor and the guiding light and founding member of the Hampton Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities. He was one of those "few good men" Story and Jeanne Smith
August 21, 2010
Lucille and family, love and years of memories is the only thing that can get us through, the only thing that matters, the only thing that lasts forever! My family and me will dearly miss Phil. Thinking of you with love at this difficult time.
xxooo Martha Dunn, Harpers Ferry, WV
Charles and Karen Wilson
August 21, 2010
Dear Friends,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved husband and dad. Your family is very dear to us and we express our deepest sympathies. May God comfort you in the knowing that Mr. Everhart is resting with Our Savior in Heaven. Take Care,
Jeff Call
August 21, 2010
Everhart Family,
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am currently out of town and unable to attend. Wish I could be there.
August 21, 2010
Lucille, Boys and families,
I knew Phil for over 45 years. He was the most wonderful friend, co-worker, and committee member a person could ever hope to have. Phil was a strong advocate of the handicapped - a very active member of the Hampton Mayor's Committee for Disabled. He did so much to advance the cause of the disabled. He was very active in civic clubs,neighborhood organizations but most of all he was a true friend.
Thank you for sharing him with us.
The last three years have been rough but he endured them with dignity. Now he has gone on to eternal rest in heaven.
Love, Barbara Cubbage
Beth Rives Zelms
August 21, 2010
I so sorry to hear about Mr. Everhart. What a kind and generous soul. Ya'll are the all American family and set a high standard for the rest of us. Sorry that I am out of state right now and won't be able to attend memorial. Sending comfort and hugs to all.
August 21, 2010
Lucille and All Your Children,
Phil's passing will leave a void in the lives of everyone who knew him. You are all in our prayers and thoughts daily. With love, The New Family
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