Everette Grey Shoaf, 77 of Lumberton was born September 28, 1931 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Ernest and Mary Shoaf and died December 5, 2008 at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, Texas.
He was predeceased by his parents; one daughter, Mary Achee; grandson, Daniel Will; and one brother, Melvin. Left to mourn his passing are four children, Michael Shoaf and his wife, Gerri, of Atascodero, California, Rebecca Will and her husband, Mike, of Mauriceville, Texas, Brian Shoaf and his wife, Shelley, and Kris Shoaf all of Beaumont; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren; brother, Gordon Shoaf and his wife, Freddie, of Tavares, Florida; one sister, Eva Honbarrier of Belmont, North Carolina; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Patsy Miller of Nacogdoches, Texas.
Everette was a preacher for the Church of Christ for many years, having preached in Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida and West Virginia before moving to Texas in 1974. Prior to his illness he preached for the Lone Oak Church of Christ in Lumberton.
Funeral services are 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 8, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be Monday beginning at noon until service time at the mortuary.