Earnest "Papa" Layfatte Everson, Jr.

Mr. Earnest Layfatte Everson, Jr., 84, of Albany, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 6, 2018 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 9, 2018 in the chapel of Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Mr. Everson will be laid to rest at Shepard Cemetery in Colquitt following the service. Born October 10, 1933 in Miller County, Mr. Everson was the son of the late Earnest L. Everson, Sr. and Mable Bryan Everson. He retired as a salesman with Barfields & Dub Cones Shoes and was known as a Godly man who loved his family dearly. He was a member of First Assembly of God of Albany for many years and then later became a member of Harvest Temple Church of God, currently known as Life Church of Leesburg. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Martha Smith Everson; children, LaFaye Johnson and Felton, Marty Everson and Melanie all of Albany; 4 grandchildren, Bryan Willis and Teagan, Blake Willis and Jordan, Brooke Johnson and Miranda Everson; 2 great-grandchildren, Evelyn Willis and Rhett Willis; 2 sisters, Jane Glass of Donalsonville and Virginia Milling and Rex of Worth County and 1 brother, Marion Everson and Cindy of Baconton. The family will be at the home of LaFaye and Felton Johnson at 2910 Thrasher Ave Albany, GA 31721 and will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m., Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home in Leesburg. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.josephwjonesfuneralhome.com. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home of Leesburg has been given the honor to serve the Everson family. Joseph W. Jones Funeral Home Leesburg, GA 229/814-1415