Everett was born November 14th, 1936, at St. Anthonys hospital in Oklahoma City to Howard and Josephine (Taylor) Hartzell. Everett passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, in Edmond, OK, at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 11 days.

In his youth the family moved much because of his father's Pentecostal ministry. As a small child he lived in Nacoma Park, OK, Oklahoma City, and then Hinton, OK where he went to the 1st and 2nd grade. He lived in Cordell, OK for 3rd thru 6th grade, and Elk City, OK for 7th grade. He attended Mt. Zion for 8th grade. His high school years were spent at Hinton, OK where he was the Drum Major and President of his Senior class. He also drove the school bus his Jr. and Sr. year where he would let the younger kids drive (one was 11) so he could sit in the back with the girls.

In 1956, Everett joined the army at 20 years old. He served his country for three and a half years. He was sent to Korea where he was an MP driver and patrolled the 38th parallel. He didn't speak much about his stint in the war but said he would do it again. He was a strong believer in serving his country.

He began painting at age 14 with his dad. When he returned from Korea, he tried farming for a time. When it didn't stick, he started his contract painting business, Hartzell Painting. All of his children and wife worked alongside him. He had such a giving and helpful heart. He would offer work to many who needed a job or help getting back on their feet, even if he didn't need the help.  He loved his work. He painted for 67 years. Everett retired at age 80 passing his business to his hard-working sons who continue with the quality work set forth by Everett in the beginning.

Everett was not just an avid music lover, but a great musician. His first band was called Gems. They played at church and many social events. The band grew and became Gospel Gems. They released an album in the late 60's with two songs Everett wrote, "If I Had Your Eyes" and "Good, Good, Feeling". In the early 2000's, for a short time, Gospel Gems reunited just for fun.  You rarely saw Everett without his guitar at family holidays and reunions. He would take song requests, sing and play guitar, many times turning into sing alongs with the whole family.

He attended Life Fellowship Church for over 20 years where he was a member of the praise and worship team. He went on six mission trips, four to Romania and two to Moldova.

The last few years of his life he was a member of the group, Jesus Jammers, where he attended Mt. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church…the church where he first started his walk with Christ as a teenager.

While playing in his country Western Band, Movin' On, Everett met his "special angel" Pam Kitchens Taylor. They married on April 29th, 1978 in Weatherford, OK where they made their home.

He built his dream home in 1980. He made it big enough to accommodate his and Pam's large families and many friends. Christmas Eve at Everett and Pam's was a huge family favorite.

Their home was always open to their children's friends to gather for birthday parties and sport events, always supplying food and home-make ice cream. It was even a welcome place for some to call home when in need of one.

He loved traveling to Branson or going to see family any chance he had. Hobbies include gardening and canning. He loved sharing his homemade salsa or handing out any of his canned goods. He loved teaching guitar lessons, making music with the "good ole boy" Don Barger, making homemade ice cream, and spending time with family and friends.

Everett is survived by his wife, Pam of the home; four sons, Randy Hartzell of Rice, WA; Mike and wife Emily Hartzell of Farmington, MN; Davin and wife Julie Hartzell of Hydro, OK; daughter, Jancie and husband Tom Hughes of Altus, OK; Lance and wife, Tricia Hartzell of Thomas, OK. Fifteen grandchildren: Blake, Hailey, Carrie, Shanna, Drew, Caden, Logan, Jordyn, Peyton, Austin, Addysen, Aubri, Ajay, Deegan, and Talon; and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in-law Janette Kitchens Willsie of Kingman, KS and brother-in-law Hector Sewell of OKC.  And MANY special nieces and nephews, friends, and adopted families.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Shonna Hartzell; brother, Daniel Hartzell; four sisters, Elaine, Norma, Geneva, and Nadine; Mother-in-Law (Mom) Lois Kitchens; special nieces, Daisha Kitchens and Kim Kitchens Tupman.