Celebration of Life "Brother"
Everett McDaniel
Sunset
Sunrise
10-17-14
11-21-31
Service—10 am
Viewing — 9am – 10 am
Saturday, October 25, 2014
The Church of Redeemer Baptist, Inc.
1440 South 24th Street, Philadelphia Pennsylvania Officiating– Elder Darren Cottman
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Life Tribute
verett McDaniel affectionately known as “Brother,” was born November 21, 1931 to the late Dolphus and Ida McDaniel in Madison, Florida. He was one of nine children – four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death: Dolphus Jr., Felton, Waymond, Howard, Lillie Mae and Annie Louise. He was educated in the Madison County and Philadelphia school systems.
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the age of 22, October 15, 1953, Everett enlisted into the United States Army where he trained to work as an auto mechanic.On August 23, 1969, Everett was joined in holy matrimony to Diane Brooks. This union survived 45 years. They were blessed with five children: Darlene, Kimberly, Rodney, Gail and Marc and one deceased son, Curtis. Everett was a great provider. He drove a tractor trailer for over 20 years with Beatty Motor Lines. Unfortunately, a severe leg injury forced him to resign from long-haul driving. To compensate Everett worked other less strenuous jobs to continue to support his family. Before he became ill, he enjoyed hanging out all day with his buddies on Point Breeze Avenue and driving people where they needed to go. Everett was well known. During his children’s younger years, he was the “father” of the neighborhood. They would say, “Here comes Mr. Brother,” and you either straightened up or ran. He loved to tell a story, but would laugh so hard, he could hardly tell it. He made you laugh along with him because he found such humor in most of his stories and the people he spoke about. He had a special laugh. Even when he was in the nursing home, he couldn’t talk, but he would crack up at the residents and employees. During the last few years of his life, Everett resided at St. Ignatius Nursing Home under “very explicit care instructions, orders
and demands” from his daughter Kimm and family. And as so, that ended well. At the nursing home, he was well liked. They called him Pop Pop. The workers called him their grandfather, father, and boyfriend. The old ladies had crushes on him too. He was still good-looking, and it was just something about him because he couldn’t even talk at that time. Everett loved his grandchildren so much. At one time, his job was to pick the older grans up from school. He was always an hour or two early and would not let anyone else do his job. Up until his final days, the twins, the youngest grans, made him smile when no one else could. Everett would do whatever he had to for his wife and family and was love so much just the same. Everett departed this life October 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by son, Curtis. Precious and loving memories will be left to share in his legacy by his loving wife, Diane; children: Darlene, Kimm, Thomas, Rodney (Jacqueline), Gail (Darren) and Marc; grandchildren: Chaz, Chelsye, Camryn, Kaylin, Kelsey and Theresa; 2 sisters: Earnestine and Rubel; 2 sisters-in-law: Carolyn and Lorraine; 2 brothers-in-law: Roosevelt and Henry; one special cousin: Percy and nephew: George, and a host of family and friends.
of Service Order O P rgan relude Vincent White
Processional Family & Clergy
Opening Hymn Blessed Assurance
Scripture Readings Evangelist Linda McCleod
Old Testament Psalm 23
New Testament 1 Corinthians 15: 50-58 Prayer of Comfort Bishop Franklin McCleod
Hymn of Praise Danielle Jackson
Acknowledgement of Cards & Condolence Evangelist Kathleen Cunningham
Reading of the Obituary. Evangelist Kathleen Cunningham
Remarks and other Tributes Clergy, Friends and Family
Selection Tiffany White-Chess Eulogy
Bishop Jesse McClay
Final Viewing Recessional “I’ll Fly Away!”
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ords just can’t express the way I feel right now. Just the
thought of you not being here anymore just seems unreal. You were such a wonderful daddy to me and you never stopped treating me like I was your little princess. Even when I became an adult and throughout my college years, you continued to spoil me and treat me very special, especially when you would pick me up from college and bring me home every weekend. I will always remember the love and affection you gave me and how you would kiss my face and scratch me with your beard. Although you are gone from this world, your legacy will live on. I know you are resting right now and I am so happy that the suffering is over. As the word of God says, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Sleep on Dad. Love Always,
Gail xoxoxo
o Dad t A I s
lie here staring at
your picture, I feel a lump in my throat and a burning in my eyes. I hold back the tears but I cannot control the knot in my heart. I’m sad that you are gone, but I can’t be mad that you are no longer here, experiencing the pain that I saw in your glazed, unfocused eyes during your final days. I made sure that they took very good care of you and I meant that thing. They said, “Beware of Mr. Everett’s daughter.” All I wanted was the best treatment for my Dad and I meant that thing. Dad, I’m going to miss you so much. You are actually gone, but you fought really hard these past years to stay with us. We realize how hard it became for you. So rest on Dad, the fight is over. See you on the other side… Your Loving Daughter,
Kimm (“Rolla” to you Daddy)
Acknowledgements
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ith hearts abounding in the love of Christ, the family would like to thank everyone for their support and many acts of kindness during this time.
Pallbearers
Family and Friends
Interment
Chelten Hills Cemetery
1701 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia PA
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