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Everett Liggins Obituary
Everett E. Liggins was born on November 5, 1938 in Zanesville, Ohio to Alvin Pete and Emma Liggins. He went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2007. At the age of 68, Everett passed away after a brief illness.
Everett attended John Adams High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958. At age 63, he retired in 2002 from Daimler Chrysler in Twinsburg, Ohio.
Everett was preceded in death by his father, Alvin; mother, Emma; sister, Barbara; brothers, Harold and Alvin, Jr.
Everett is survived by his loving wife, Gilda; brothers, William (Gwen), Robert, and Daniel (Joanne); stepbrother, Earnest (Juanita) Lovelace; son, Leandre (Angela) Liggins; stepsons, Anthony "Quinn" (Leslie) Liggins, Anthony D. Hickman, Eric W. Davis, Dwayne E. Hickman, and Byron "Troy" Elston; stepdaughters, Judy (John) Ross, and Tina W. Hickman; grandchildren, Dwayne, Jr., DaShawn, Lakia, Kylon, JaVonte', Keenan, Dazzmen, Aaliyah, Tyron, Leandrea, and soon to arrive Noah; nieces, Etolia (Charles), Joyce (Howard), Earnest Jr., Sherry (Tyrone), Sheila (Brian), Kimberly (Dion), Letitia, and Lisa; nephews, William, Jr. (Yolanda), David and Daniel, Jr. (Paula). Everett is also survived by a host of great-nieces and nephews; special aunt, Bessie Jordan; special nephews, Cordell Slack, Kenneth Slack, and Van Jordan; close friends, Leon and Doris Martin; and faithful dog, Cuijo.
Funeral services will be held Friday, April 6, 2007 at New Hope Baptist Church, 1706 S. Hawkins, Akron, OH 44320, Rev. George McNab eulogizing and Rev. Jesse Peterson officiating. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church from 11 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 1214 Roslyn Ave., Akron, OH 44320.
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Memories and Condolences
for Everett Liggins
Gilda
March 30, 2025
My beloved husband has now been gone 18 years . I will always love and miss him
Gilda Liggins
March 30, 2024
Another year has passed and I still miss my wonderful and caring husband .
I was so blessed to be his wife
Love Always
Gilda Liggins
March 28, 2022
It has been 15 years since the love of my life left for his heavenly home and I feel like it was yesterday. I will love you forever
YOUR WIFE GILDA
Kimberly Hilton-Simmons
July 4, 2007
Dear Gilda, I am so very sorry to have just heard of your loss. My soul is so very hurt that I am just finding out of Everetts passing. You two were family to me in ever way possible. I know that there are no words that can heel or replace him,but I do know that we service a great God, and that he will bring you thought all of the rough times and times you feel alone. I will miss him dearly. And I am hear for you whenever you need me. He was a great husband, father, friend and neighbor and no one can or will ever be able to replace his style. Please lean on me, but more then ever, lean on God.
james harris
April 10, 2007
Love from the harris family
Charlotte Caldwell
April 5, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Delores & Robert Clay
April 5, 2007
To Gilda and family we are so sorry and shocked to hear of your loss. God wanted him more than us. We are praying for you. God Bless
Susie Wilkes
April 5, 2007
Gilda,
I am very sorry to here about your loss. I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers.
Gail M Powell
April 5, 2007
Gilda,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Mrs. Karen Richardson
April 5, 2007
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
With each passing day, may it bring you peace and solace knowing he suffers no more. God bless the Liggins family. From your extended family in Michigan. Mr & Mrs. Lee V. Richardson III and Arcelia Norman and family.
Bud and Joann Housley
April 5, 2007
It's so hard to believe he won't be sitting up there in his lawn chair watching over the neighborhood and waving to us as we come and go. He will be missed.
Estella Moore
April 4, 2007
Gilda and Family only time will heal the loss that you are feeling now.Just remember that you will always have many wonderful memories of a person who was cherished by so many. May God keep on bless you alway Love you
THE BANKS FAMILY
April 4, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
John F. Veal, Jr.
April 4, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Everett. We were great neighbors on Roslyn for many years. Gilda was his best friend and a blessing to be his wife.
April 4, 2007
The family of Wilma Mcqueen
( Mayle ) , Everett's first cousin, regret his passing.
John L. White Jr
April 4, 2007
To the family of Mr Liggins, We were
friends for well over 20 yrs,I am
so sorry to hear of his passing and
He will truly be missed.You have my
Prayers,Condolences,& Deepest Sympathy.
Gail Manningham
April 4, 2007
Everett was very dear and special to me. I will never forget him and will always love him.
From his second cousin, Gail.
Jennifer Pell
April 3, 2007
Gilda, I am so sorry to hear this very sad news and I will keep you and your loved ones in my prayers
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
April 3, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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