JIMMY EVERETT CALLED UP TO THE BIG LEAGUES - R.I.P.

                                                JIMMY EVERETT (1954-2011)



Legendary Coach Jimmy Everett (left) sees the Trojan Football team off to State last season.

 



THE PRIDE OF TROJAN NATION!

For all who knew him, and for all who didn't, Jimmy Everett was one heck of a human being. I remember when we first met, it was a very simple introduction, we were able to exchange pleasantries and that was about it due to the nature of the environment. However, the second time that I had a chance to speak to Coach Everett, we spoke as if we had known each other for 20 years. He had that type of personality. He wasn't down on himself because of his fight with ALS commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, he was up beat about waking up one more day. All smiles... always. Encouraging, loving but most of all optimistic. He knew he was on the short list, yet he was able to openly and positively talk about how is life was changing. If you were ever privy to this type of conversation you would of thought that he was talking about someone else because it sure didn't sound like a complaint. It was more of a time for him to share how grateful he was to be able to get around, able to see, able to breathe fresh air. Everett played football at Godby and FSU before coaching at Leon, and finally making Lincoln his home for well over 20 years. He is survived by his mother, Virginia; wife, Sondra; son, Tyler; sisters Geni and Nancy; and brothers Randy and John. This Tallahassee Warrior will be always loved and missed.