James Edward Everly, 79, of Aubrey, died Saturday, May 6, 2017 at Denton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Denton.
Mr. Everly was born on August 18, 1937 in Gettysburg, PA to Luther and Catherine (DeVault) Everly. After high school he attended Arlington State College. He served in the United States Air Force for four years. He was married to Clara Jean Eggleston on September 11, 1960 in Denison, TX. He retired from Allstate Insurance Company as a Senior Account Agent after thirty-five years of service. He was a member of the Gateway United Baptist Church.
James is survived by his wife, Clara Jean Everly of Aubrey; daughter, Jennifer Stitz and her husband Ty of Arlington; son, Jeff Everly and his wife Robin of Carrollton; grandchildren, David Edward Everly, Jacob Alan Everly, Bailey Faith Stitz. He was preceded in death by a sister, Cathlene Stevens and brother, H. Luther Everly.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, May 12, 2017 at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, 705 N. Locust St., Denton. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Gateway United Baptist Church, 2401 N. Bell Ave, Denton. Rev. Buddy Owens will officiate the service. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or the Gateway United Baptist Church Building Fund.