The Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett, of Marianna, Florida transitioned from life temporal to life eternal on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama.
Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett was the pastor of Sunrise Worship Center in Marianna, Florida. He was a respected civic leader and dedicated public servant. He served almost three decades with the City of Marianna Public Works Department holding various leadership positions. To know him was to love him.
Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett was preceded in death by his father, Wilbur Everett; his mother, Margaree Everett; his brother Ezzard Everett; and his sisters, Patrice Everett, Patricia Everett and Shirley Rhynes.
Homegoing Celebration of Life services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM from the sanctuary of Rivertown Community Church located at 4534 Lafayette Street in Marianna, Florida.
Interment will be in the Orange Hill Cemetery in Marianna, Florida with military honors.
Dr. Everett will lie in repose at the church from 10:00 AM until time for the service.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Vann Funeral Home.
He leaves to cherish a lifetime of fond, yet precious memories, a loving and devoted family:
He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and devoted wife, Shelia Everett; a son, Samuel (Rose)Everett, Jr, Marianna, FL; daughters, Vickie Everett, Dothan, AL; Tamekia (Kenny) Bolton, Tallahassee, FL; Kenshasa “Ma Shugg” Everett, Burford, GA; Shenekia Walton, Marianna, FL; Kiandra (Cornelius) Everett, Marianna, FL; and Shalonda (Titus) Clayton, Cottondale, FL; grandchildren, Gianna Victoria “Duke”, Dothan, AL; Zy’ion Snell, and Zy’Layia Snell, Marianna, FL; great grandchildren, Nuri Jai Sims and Kaide Watts Sims, Dothan, AL; siblings, Linda Hargrove, McKinney, TX and Vickie Godwin (Pastor Wallace), Marianna, FL; aunts, Emma “Beauty” Spann, Orlando, FL and Leona Thompson, Bartow, FL; nieces, Dina Hargrove, Tampa, FL; Jessica Williams, Marianna, FL; Jaliyah “Professor” Godwin-Williams, Marianna, FL; Temika (Otis) Kitchen, De’Oni McPherson, Tampa, FL; Jamea Williams, Jordyn Williams, Salina Everett, Zyaree Garner, Saige Curry, Omariah Everett, Marianna, FL; nephews, Kareem (Debra) Everett, Jeremy (Rebecca) Godwin, Marianna, FL; Shawn “Milann” Everett, Atlanta, GA; Michael Garner, Thurston Garner and Majhad Garner, Chattahoochee, FL and a host of cousins and friends.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.. we were so sorry to hear about Sam. I worked with him and I could always count on him to help me when I needed something or assistance while working at the City.. Sam was a good man and will be missed by so much. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Words cannot express:To the family, and those who know and love him, May the most high comfort you, my thoughts and heart are with you. Just a beautiful person, and that smile.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family as you celebrate the life of your Reverend Everett. May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Amos Robinson Carol Jackson
I always enjoyed having conversations with Sam. We talked mostly about the love of Jesus, and what he has done in our lives. You will be missed my brother. Jack and Shirley Barwick
My Deepest Sympathy and Prayers to all of The Family. I will truly miss Pastor and His Singing. He Loved God I know this and All is well . Rest Pastor until that Great getting up Morning. You're forever be in Our Hearts. We Love You ❤️
To The Everett Family: "We are saddened to hear of the loss of Reverend Dr. Samuel Everett. He was a nice and well liked person who made a difference in the West End Community. He surely will be missed." "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8 The Spires Family - Curley Potter, Marinda Liggans, Regena Herring, Torron Gibson
To My Beloved Pastor,
I love you, and I will miss you deeply. You will never be forgotten. I will always cherish the many lessons you taught us and the love you showed to everyone around you.
One of the messages I remember most was your teaching about the washing machine—how only God can truly cleanse us from all our sins. That message was so powerful and so true, and it has stayed with me throughout my life.
Pastor, you taught me how to love. You encouraged me when I needed strength, showed me the right path, and taught us how to live with compassion, share with others, walk in faith, and depend completely on Almighty God.
Your favorite words will forever echo in my heart: "Have faith in Almighty God!" and "Never give up on Jesus!"
Thank you for your guidance, prayers, wisdom, and unwavering faith. Your life touched so many people, and your legacy will continue to live on through all of us.
Rest peacefully, Pastor. Your work here is done, but your impact will remain forever in our hearts.
With love and gratitude, Annie Gammons & Family ❤️🙏🏾✝️
Sam worked with my husband Jimmy Warren for several years where they became friends. Jimmy always referred to him as "hambone".. We thought very highly of Sam. I know he'll be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends 🙏
Deep sympathy to Everett family Pastor Samuel was a great man of God He love to sing and preach his favorite songs was your Grace and Mercy and Christ is All God blessed Evangelist Shirley Carroll
My deepest sympathy to Everett family, Sam a cousin I will truly miss his kind heart, R.I.P. Sam, Sam was a man of wisdom & a big smile always.
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