Everett Lee McMichael
May 10, 1938 - February 20, 2022
Everett Lee McMichael, 83, of Brazil, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on February 20, 2022.
Everett was born on May 10, 1938, in Stearleyville, Indiana, the son of Obie and Ruth (Willan) McMichael. He graduated from Van Buren High School with the class of 1956. He married Jeanne VanHook on August 30, 1958. Following high school, he went to work for IBM, in Greencastle. He retired, when the plant closed, after working for the company for 30 years. In the late 70’s, he operated Everett’s Texaco, at the South East corner of 59 and 42. As a “retirement job”, Everett started McMichael Landscaping and Lawn Seeding. When he wasn’t working, Everett enjoyed spending time with his family, working with his tractors, and spending time around the campfire at the cabin.
He was a lifelong member of the St. Johns United Church of Christ and was a member of the Sycamore Trails Forestry Club.
Everett was preceded in death by his parents Obie and Ruth McMichael; siblings Dorothy Jean Wells and Morgan McMichael; grandchildren: Tasha and Tyler Britton.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Jeanne McMichael; two daughters Kay Moss (Tony) and Brenda Britton; grandchildren: Kiley Rollo (Anthony), Corey Herbert (Ryan), Bryce Britton, Seth Britton (Cloey Smith), and Shea Britton (Adam Hodge); great-grandchildren: Ashton, Isaac, Keaton, Maylee, and Easton; as well as many extended family members and friends.
Services will be at St. John’s United Church of Christ 3456 E. St. Rd. 42 Centerpoint, Indiana 47840, on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM with Pastor Lee Reberger officiating. Visitation will be at the church, on Friday, from 4:00 PM until time of services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John’s Church in his memory.
Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in his memory.