Rubin L. Everidge Sr.

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Rubin Everidge Obituary

Everidge, Rubin L. Sr.

Rocky Ford, GA: Rubin L. Everidge, Sr., age 75, of Rocky Ford, GA died at his home on Tuesday afternoon, November 15, 2011. He was born in Barnesville, GA, raised in Macon, GA and moved to Cortland, NY in 1957 upon being honorably discharged after three years in the United States Army. He was retired from Pall Trinity Corporation in Cortland, NY. Mr. Everidge was a very talented musician and had the great fortune to entertain with a great number of country music entertainers. He recorded music in Nashville, TN and also did recording for his own personal pleasure in the in-home studio. Mr. Everidge was inducted into the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame and the Atlanta (GA) Country Music Hall of Fame. He was a member of the American Legion Post #1134 in Dryden, NY and a member of the Moose Club Lodge #636 in Ithaca, NY. He attended the Rocky Ford Baptist Church and was named a Kentucky Colonel by Governor Patten of Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ruby Everidge; three brother, Raymond Everidge, Alton Everidge, and Albert L. Everidge; and one sister, Ophelia Hebble, all of Macon, GA. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Sheffield Everidge of Rocky Ford, GA; five children, Rubin L. (Kim) Everidge, Jr. of Forsyth, GA, Becky Everidge Hunt of Forsyth, GA, Christopher Everidge of Ellaville, GA, David Everidge and James Everidge, both of Richford, NY; two step-sons, William (Rose) Sheffield of Ithaca, NY and John (Heidi) Sheffield of Oswego, NY. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jeannie Everidge and Margaret Everidge, both of Macon, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Perkins Funeral Home, Dryden, New York. Immediately following the service, a military service will be held at the Danby Rural Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion/VFW on Dryden Road, Dryden, NY after the cemetery service. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be sent to Rocky Ford Baptist Church, P.O. Box 36, Rocky Ford, GA 30455 or to the American Legion Post 1134, Dryden Road, Dryden, NY 13053. Please visit our online memorial at www.hodgesmoore.com to sign the guestbook and share your thoughts and fond memories with the Everidge family.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Nov. 24 to Nov. 26, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Rubin Everidge

9 Entries

Melissa Clark

November 30, 2011

I am so sorry to hear that Rubin has passed. I hope the many wonderful memories you all have will carry you through this time of grief.

November 29, 2011

Rubin and the SanAntones played at the Elm Tree Inn in the eary 70's, when I was the owner. He was a great musician and friend. May your Faith and memories bring you comfort at this time.

Ernie and Trudy Beebe
Grand Island, FL

Ed & Ardie Kowalski

November 28, 2011

I had the distinct pleasure of playing in Rubin's band several years ago.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Everidge family in their time of grief.
God Bless all of you.
Rubin,may you rest in peace. You were (and still are) one hell of a Musician.

Jack & Jacki Kane

November 25, 2011

There are so many things that I could say, but there is just not enough room. You were a friend, a mentor and a member of our family. I have always been proud of my accomplishments in the music business, but you made me see just how much more could be accomplished. Your encouragement and belief made me a better musician and a better person. You never judged anyone you just gave your never ending support and love. You cared for Jack and I as if we were your own and we will be forever grateful. We are so thankful that we got to visit with you back in April. Whenever we visit Savannah, GA, we will always think of you. You are very special to us and we thank you for allowing us to be a part of your life as well as Glenda's. I am proud of a lot of things, and being a SanAnTone is one of them. Thank you for so many memories and thank you for your kindness. You will forever be in our hearts. We love you and we miss you!

Diane Skinner

November 24, 2011

Rubin played at the Elm Tree Inn, in McLean NY when I was a very young girl. I was allowed to listen about 5 minutes of him playing before I had to go home, But he always knew that if I was there he had to sing his "donkey song" for me.
When I got married it was the best present that we could have to have Rubin sing at our wedding. What a wonderful addition to a wonderful day.
Rubin was a very kind and loving person everyone in McLean loved him. He will be missed greatly by everyone that had the privilege of know him.
Rest In Peace. Diane & Robert Skinner

Mikki Randolph

November 24, 2011

Rubin, it was a pleasure singing with your band on several occassions. You will forever be missed. But, God saw you were tired and weak, and knew you couldn't go on, so he picked you up and carried you to eternal rest in his arms, and that my dear friend is why there is only one set of FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND! God be with your family and friends in this their time of grief.

Raya Eggleston

November 24, 2011

My prayers are with you at this trying time,may god bless.

Rob Robert

November 24, 2011

Sorry to hear you have passed, take care my friend RIP

Edna Elbertson

November 24, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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