Everett E. Fiers Sr Obituary (1936 - 2019)

Everett E. Fiers Sr, 82 of Goodfield, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the LeConte Medical Center, Sevierville, TN. Everett's service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10:30am at the Liberty Bible Church, Eureka, Illinois with Pastor Dan Waller, Pastor Tom Zobrist and Pastor Tim Chally officiating. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will be served at the church. Cremation rites will be accorded. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 from 4-7pm at the church. Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate, Liberty Bible Church building fund or Hooah Deer Hunt for Heroes. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Everett was born on July 10, 1936 in Livingston County, Kentucky. He was the son of Everett B. and Edith O. Kirkham Fiers. He married Kimberly S. Koga on December 14, 1979 in Peoria, IL. He is survived by his wife Kimberly of Goodfield; children, Mitchell (Missy) Fiers and their son Tate Fiers, Paducah, KY; Michael (Phyllis) Fiers and their sons Andrew Fiers and Michael Todd (Kristin) Fiers with their children Kolton and Aiden Fiers, Paducah, KY; Teresa Fiers, Paducah, KY; Everett Fiers Jr, Seminole, FL; Chad E. (Amber) Fiers, and their children Hope Olene Fiers and Kaiya Jean Fiers, Eureka, IL. Also surviving is 1 brother, Bruce (Susan) Fiers, Coconut Creek, FL along with many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 1 granddaughter, Adriana Rose Fiers. Everett served in the Eighth Army during the Korean Conflict, receiving a commendation from General John A. Seitz. He was a member of the Deer Creek American Legion Post 1276, Grand Lodge of Kentucky, F & A.M. of Ledbetter, KY 952, Liberty Bible Church, Eureka, IL, East Side Christian Church, Lake Placid, FL, and was an honorary member of the Local 112 Iron Workers Union. Everett was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, traveling, and was well known for his Fish and Chips. Everett never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed visiting and spending time with his family especially his granddaughters. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Online condolences may be made to www.calvertmemorial.com