Doy E. Everage

Doy E Everage, 90, of Danville, formerly of Eminence, passed from this life into the presence of his heavenly father on Thursday, October 24, 2024, while in the comfort of his home. He was born in Rising Star, TX on October 22, 1934, to the late Clifford and Gladys (DeArman) Everage. Instilled with the value of hard work from a young age, Doy picked cotton in the fields of Texas at the tender age of ten. He was a graduate from Rising Star High School, then went to work on a bridge crew. Realizing that job was not the path he wanted, he proudly enlisted in the United States Army where he was stationed in France. Upon his discharge, he enrolled in Nashville Auto Diesel College and earned an associate’s degree as a talented diesel mechanic. Meeting the love of his life, Linda Summers, when her father brought him home, she took one look at the handsome young soldier and knew he was the one for her. The couple were happily united in marriage on September 4, 1960, and spent 64-years together. Doy and Linda originally settled in Indianapolis where he secured employment at Reid Holcomb, working there for several years. Moving around for several years, the family decided to head to the country where they purchased their home in Eminence. Doy left his job and started his own business DEECO and was popular with all the locals. A true man of God, Doy attended Grace Baptist Church. Church was always a central focus in life and through the years he served as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon. With a deep sense of integrity, he was compassionate, dependable, honest, and highly respected, all while remaining humble. He had a great sense of humor and always enjoyed a good laugh. This past Sunday the family threw a small birthday party for him to celebrate the major milestone of turning 90 years old. He also received 115 birthday cards! While Doy is gone from this world, he remains in the hearts of all who loved him. Along with his parents, Doy is preceded in death by his infant son, Royce Neil Everage; sibling, Royce Everage, Olene Wise, and Myrt Mercer; nephew, Kirk Summers; and brother-in-law, Dean Summers. He leaves behind his wife, Linda Everage of Danville; children, Doy M. Everage (Jean) of Eminence, Jennifer Everage Buck (Danny) of Cicero; granddaughters, Hannah Everage of Terre Haute, and Sophia Buck of Cicero; along with his sister-in-laws, Alisa Steen (Don) of Eldon, MO, and Shirley Summers (Ross) of Mooresville. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 11:00am until 1:00pm with a Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Justin Walker will officiate, and a private Graveside Service will be held at Shumaker Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by mail to the Samaritan’s Purse, c/o Franklin Graham, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607, and envelopes will be provided during services or online at www.samaritanspurse.org.

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Doy E. Everage

October 22, 1934 - October 24, 2024