Everett Wayne Pair

December 28, 1951 - March 3, 2021

Everett Wayne Pair, affectionately known as Pickle, was born December 28, 1951. He was a native of Gaston, Northampton County, North Carolina and was the son of the late Alfred Pair, Sr. and Virginia Lashley Pair. On March 3, 2021, Everett suddenly departed this earthly home and was called to his eternal rest. Everett was educated in the Northampton County Public School System. He attended Squire Elementary School in Gaston, North Carolina and Gum-berry High School in Gumberry, North Carolina. After leaving school, he moved to New Jersey where he worked for a number of years. Early in life, Everett accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, was baptized and began his Christian journey at the Cool Spring Missionary Baptist Church in Gaston, North Carolina. After moving to Richmond, Virginia, Everett joined the Sharon Baptist Church. While in Richmond, Virginia, Everett met the love of his Life and married Barbara Gaines and together they reared four beautiful children. Not only was Everett a loving husband, but also, father, grandfather, great grand-father, a wonderful brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Everett was a devoted employee at Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) and received numerous safety driving awards. Everett retired after thirty years of service. Everyone who knew him loved him. He enjoyed the simple things in life and God blessed him to have the love and respect of family and friends. He was the uncle his nieces and nephews went to when they needed advice. His demeanor was quiet, however, if you visited him or call him on the phone, he would talk to you for hours.