Everett John "Pudgie" Beavers, Jr., 74, of Valley Lee, MD went to be with his Lord on October 11, 2010 at Hospice House of St. Mary's, Callaway, MD. Born on March 13, 1936 in Mt. Rainer, MD, he was the son of the late Everett John Beavers, Sr. and the late Kathryn Ruth (Hall) Beavers.

Everett is survived by his beloved wife Jo Hayman, son Edward (Sharon) of Raleigh, NC, daughter Donna of Fairfax, VA and son John (Michele) of Annapolis, MD, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his uncle Gary Hall and two dear and loyal friends Marin Stevens and Wesley Hughes.

He graduated from Suitland High School and excelled at many sports. He was Captain of the football and basketball teams. He was manager for Bell Atlantic/ Verizon for 35 years in DC and MD ending his career in the Cost and Analysis Group. He coached little league baseball for 16 years in Upper Marlboro and won may championships. He enjoyed most sports, especially Maryland basketball. Everett enjoyed cooking; crossword puzzles and loved his time spent with Wesley crabbing. Everett was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be greatly missed for his love, sense of humor and the wisdom that he shared.

The Family will receive friends on Friday, October 15, 2010, from 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at 11:30 AM in St. George Island United Methodist Church, Piney Point, MD with Rev. Keith Schukraft officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Everett John Beavers, Jr. may be made to the Second District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692 and/or Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.