Clarence F Eversole Jr. Obituary (1951 - 2022)

Clarence F (Clay) Eversole Jr, age 70, passed away on February 11, 2022 at his home in Hitchcock, TX with family by his side. Diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2004, Clay fought a long hard battle against the debilitating and crippling disease. Clay was the son of Clarence F Eversole Sr and Dorothy Eversole. He was a lifelong resident of Hitchcock and graduated from Hitchcock High School in 1969. A journeyman Ironworker by trade, Clay was proud of his accomplishments in the Houston and surrounding areas. He worked on or built many of the high rises seen on the Houston skyline. Clay was a proud union man, cherishing the bond and brotherhood of members in locals 84 and 135. Some of Clay's favorite past times were being around his friends and family and finding any excuse to socialize or have a party - especially if that party was HIS birthday at Barcenas Mexican Restaurant!! He cherished his family and friends. He also enjoyed working with his cows and chickens at his home in Hitchcock, TX. On any day, you could have found him out at the barn or watching an old western on TV and he was always ready for 6:30 Wheel of Fortune!! An avid reader of westerns, he had quite the collection books by various authors. Clay is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gwen Eversole. He dearly loved his children Josh Eversole, Jacob Eversole (wife Whitney) and Katie French (husband Adam). His grandchildren Coy Jaxon Eversole and Addison Marie French gave his so much joy, he loved hearing of their stories and progress. He is also survived by his siblings Gayle Anderson, Jean Benoist and Bruce Eversole. Those many, many phone calls were to let you know how much he loved you! Once the debilitation and confusion ravaged his body he still had to have that cell phone to call Everyone, you were all so very important to him! Thanks to all that stopped by and visited with Clay in his last few weeks...he loved you all! Special thanks to nurses Celeste and Nicole of Divinity Hospice for their compassion in caring for Clay during his final weeks at home. A memorial will be held in the spring at the Eversole home in Hitchcock to celebrate Clays life.