James "Jim" Everett

November 26, 1930 - April 24, 2018

James “Jim” Neil Everett, 87, of rural Bloomfield, Iowa passed away on April 24, 2018 at his home. He was born November 26, 1930 in Alpena, Arkansas to James Alva and Bernice Estes Everett. He married Ola Jean Klepper in 1952 and they later divorced. He married Kathy Prather in 1964 and she passed away in 1997. He married Carol Chickering in 1997 and the couple have enjoyed the last 20 years together. After graduating high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War where he earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. When he returned to the states, Jim attended the University of Arkansas and became an English teacher and later a principal for Christian Schools in Indiana, Colorado, and Iowa. He also worked in the restaurant business for many years and owned a truck stop in Arkansas with his second wife, Kathy. Jim served as a Pastor while living in Indiana for the Old Clifty Church. He was a Christian and gave his life to the Lord in 1970. He really enjoyed playing music and singing for the Lord with Carol and many friends. He was currently a member of the Dunnville Baptist Church in Davis County. He is survived by his wife, Carol Everett; son, Danny (Phyllis) Everett of Bloomington, Indiana; daughter, Deborah Everett of Madison, Alabama; two granddaughters, Wendy (Nate) Schroder of Bloomington, Indiana, Jamie Keaton of Madison, Alabama; and four great-grandchildren, Braxton, Maxine, Johna, Jeanie. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Earl Everett. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Dunnville Baptist Church in Davis County. Pastor Marvin Martin will officiate. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Friday morning. Burial will be at the Dunnville Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by Reed-Whisler Post #78 of the American Legion. A memorial has been established to the Dunnville Baptist Church.