Gary Everett

Bridgeport~ William Gary Everett, 72, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 24th, 2024, in Decatur.

Graveside Service will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at East Bridgeport Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Ray Cook, Jr. will officiate. 

Gary was born on July 16th, 1952, in Durant, Oklahoma to William Price and Frances Imogene (Harris) Everett. He graduated from Bridgeport High School in the Class of 1971 and was retired after working many years in the oilfield. He met the love of his life, Terry Shanks while both were in the 7th grade and later united in marriage on August 30th,1973, in Bridgeport. He loved being outdoors working on the farm, spending time on his tractor and cherished his time with his grandson, Wyatt. Gary was devoted to his family and friends and will be missed dearly.

He was preceded in death by his father, William Price Everett.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 51 years, Terry Everett of Bridgeport; his sons, Taylor Everett and wife Amber of Bridgeport and Jordan Everett and Paige Scarpinato of Paradise; his mother, Imogene Everett of Bridgeport; his sister, Diana Everett and Rozie McCabe of San Angelo; his grandson, Wyatt Blake Everett; numerous cousins and a host of good friends.

In lieu of flowers if you are so inclined, please consider a donation to Wise County United Way or Children's Advocacy Center of North Texas in Gary's honor. 

Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport

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