Everett Kennedy Crutchfield

On January 8, 2016, in the comfort of his Mechanicsville home which he proudly had custom-built from the ground up- Everett Kennedy Crutchfield passed from his earthly life, after a year-long battle with a sundry of health complications precipitated by a stroke he suffered in December 2014. He was 51 years old. Everett, also known as “Crutch”, “Big E”, or simply “E”, was born on September 16, 1964 to Robert Allen and Mary L. Crutchfield. However, his uncle and namesake Everett Hubbard and his aunt Virginia were key players and his upbringing and according to his wife Annette..“Spolied him every step of the way.” After graduating from Highland Springs High School in 1984, “Crutch” worked various jobs before landing a career position with Henrico County’s Department of Utilities where he was a senior jet truck and heavy equipment operator. Although he had no formal college education, Everett was a keen businessman with an enviable entrepreneurial spirit, and in 1998 he launched his own business, Custom Wood Grain Kits Unlimited. Then in 2009, wanting more opportunity to grow professionally he opened Crutchfield’s Barber Shop and Hair Salon. Everett’s first love were his wife and kids, although according to Annette they felt more like close 2nds whenever either wrestling or a good western flick was on television! But actually, landing the close 2nd on his “my favorite things “list were motorcycles. He received his first “real” bike at the tender age of 8 and there was no turning back. He has had a bike ..or two ..or three ..every sense .And actually still to this day sitting in its own little private corner of the garage, is that very first bike from when he was 8. Also quite high on the list was the funk band,Parliament Funkadelic ,and Big E had the pleasure actually meeting the one and only George Clinton “definite one of the high points of his life” according to Annette. Drawing from his love for bikes as well as his natural ability to lead, Crutchfield cofounded the popular Boys II Men Motorcycle Club and served as Vice President of the Mother Chapter for several years. The club takes pride in their heavy involvement Boys and Girls Club of America, awarding college scholarships and sponsoring toys drives. And it would be remiss not to mention their famous and quite memorable party back in the day at the Showplace. When asked how they met, Annette, Everett’s wife of 24 years and he had named “Wing”, recounts how when she was in the sixth grade at Central Gardens Grade School, she would see Everett around the neighborhood “showing out”on his little motorcycle. She developed an insurmountable crush on the boy, pledging to herself “I’m going to get him“.And “get him” she did, for in September of 1992 they were wed and together they have three wonderful children. Despite his full-time job, self-owned businesses and the bike club -Annette says Everett always made time for family and she will miss their romantic Sunday motorcycle rides down Route 5, cutting loose at Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach and their annual family trip to Virginia Beach ever 4th of July. Her father, Robert Allen, and two brothers, Robert Allen II and Reginald Crutchfield, preceded Everett in death. Left to mourn yet also to cherish his memory; dedicated wife, Annette, two sons, Everett D. and Sean M. Crutchfield; one adoring daughter Tanishia C. Crutchfield; four grandchildren, Jazmine, Jailyn, Siyana, and Niyomi, mother, Mary L. Crutchfield, his ever devoted brother Gregory and also brother, Michael five sisters, Leah Crutchfield Leslie Mohammed, Lisa Street., Dorothy Collins and Dannette Crutchfield; five siblings in law, Mary, Diane, Raymond, Keith, and Jerry; a host of nieces and nephews, the brothers of the Boys II Men motorcycle club; loyal friend and business associate. There are some characteristics in life and work that you just can’t teach. They form from within and over time, they became part of we are. A resolute provider, supportive, protective, fun, always open for discussion and available to give advice… these are just a few of Everett’s characteristics as per his family and close friends and why he will be so sorely missed. Bold but not boisterous, confident but not conceited, a smooth operator get with an honest presence -what you saw is what you got with Crutchfield. And if we didn’t appreciate it before,we certainly do now.

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Everett Kennedy Crutchfield

September 16, 1964 - January 8, 2016