Roger Ray Everton
September 30, 1933
August 25, 2024
Funeral Service
Friday, August 30, 2024
11:00 AM
Serenity Funeral Home, Beulaville
with visitation one hour before service
Interment
East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville
Beulaville, NC
Roger Ray Everton, age 90, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday evening, August 25, after a period of declining health.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Gertie Everton, his wife, Gloria Rivenbark Everton, his second wife, Sue Keadle, his brother Wilbert Everton, his sister Georgia Smith, his brother-in-law Larry Rivenbark and his son-in-law Curt Soule.
Roger leaves behind his children Debbie Howard (Bill), Pattie Copeland (Gary) and Beth Soule, his grandchildren Caroline McNabb (Bryce), Katherine Listrom (Nate), Dylan Copeland and Emily Copeland and great-grandchildren Zechariah Listrom, Oscar McNabb, Matthew Listrom, Evelyn McNabb and Hannah Listrom. He is also survived by members of the Keadle family.
Roger spent his early years in his beloved Beulaville. He later served in the Army, based in Tokyo. He lived in Kinston and worked at DuPont for many years. After retiring, he and Gloria moved to Brooksville, Florida, spending years with the Rivenbark clan. In 2007, Roger returned to live in Beulaville ,“the greatest place on earth,” building a home on his parent’s farm. He loved everything about Beulaville, especially the people and his church, Beulaville Baptist Church.
Roger loved to be outside, gardening a little and riding his Gator or lawn mower a little. He loved visiting people, especially his neighbor, Carolyn Hopkins, a lifelong friend. He also loved watching sports of any kind. Roger was generous with both his time and his resources, always happy to help anyone in need. He was a faithful caretaker for his wife, Gloria, through a prolonged illness, tirelessly tending to her needs. He was very independent, never wanting to be a burden for anyone. He always put his family first, often saying that he didn’t work for DuPont, rather, he worked for his family. He was greatly loved by his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A ride on Papa Roger’s Gator was one of the biggest treats they could imagine.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, for their compassionate care for Roger.
Flowers are welcome or memorial donation can be made to the Beulaville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 394, Beulaville, NC 28518 where they will go towards their Youth Activities Fund.
