Elijah Everette, Jr.

On May 6, 1954, a beloved first born son Elijah Everette Jr. was born to Glessie Mae Garrett Everette and Elijah Everette Sr.

He grew up in Morrilton, Arkansas and attended East Side High School in Menifee, Arkansas and graduated in 1972. He continued his education at University of Arkansas Pine Bluff, UAPB, in 1972. During his time there, he pledged Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc in 1973 and later graduated in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree.

In July 1978, he married the love of his life, Bernice Hall of Camden, AR, beginning a beautiful journey together being married for over 45 years before she preceded him in death on June 1st, 2019.

He spent 30 wonderful years at Alexander Youth Center, creating memories and helping to rebuild youth lives. During that career he met several friends who decided after retirement they would create, “The Retired Black Men”, from Alexander Youth Center. Meeting monthly for breakfast and or lunch.

Also continuing his career paths at the Arkansas State Hospital and Terry Elementary where he continued to assist the youth.

He was a proud father of four children: Kenny, Myron, Tiffanie, and Braylon (Danielle). His family was a source of great joy and pride, and he leaves behind a host of beautiful grandchildren who will continue to carry his love and legacy. (Symone, Najee, Le'Darrien, Laniyah, Lundan, Passionetta, Cameron, Senoj, Kylon, Brielle, Micah, Bliss, Brylee, Janelle, and Seacomb.

He was also the cherished eldest brother to his sisters, Roberta(Billy), Beverly, Sharon, and his brother, Bobby (Paula). Preceded in death by brothers Chester, Ronnie and Donnie(Twins), and baby sister Francis, their memories remained a treasured part of his life. He also left behind a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews that he loved dearly.

He dedicated his life at an early age and was baptized at Spring Valley Baptist Church in Morrilton, Arkansas. Throughout his life, he served his community and church faithfully. He was a deacon and trustee at First Missionary Baptist Church under the Leadership of Sr. Pastor Cameron Mitchell, demonstrating his commitment to service God, his faith, and others.

He dedicated his life to his faith, family, education, and his community. He will be remembered for the love he shared, the relationships he nurtured, and the lasting legacy he leaves behind. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in the hearts of his children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family and to all of those who knew and loved him.