ELBERT THOMAS SEVER SR

Elbert Thomas Sever, Sr., age 88, of Madison County Florida, passed away October 26, 2020 in Tallahassee, Florida. Born December 15, 1931, to William Thomas and Hoyet Comella Lewis Sever, he grew up in an old farmhouse with two brothers, William and Glenn and one sister Linda. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1950. Elbert served in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon serving in the army, he returned to his childhood home and met his lifelong partner and love of his life, Juanita Coulliette. They married in 1956. They have been married for over 64 years. Elbert worked for over 16 years with the A & P Tea Company in management. After leaving there, he moved back to his childhood home to raise his family. He went on to work with Florida Plywood in Greenville, Florida until retirement. After retiring, he worked with Madison County Waste and Recycling for many years. Elbert loved his family. His happiest moments were having all of his children, grandchildren, and great grand’s together. Most every Sunday you would find a house full of family enjoying a big southern meal, children running and playing, brothers and sisters spending time together. He was so thankful to have a family that loved the Lord. He was an ordained deacon at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church. Upon his death he was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Taylor County, Florida. A humble man, a strong and hard working man, a man of his word, a devoted husband, known to his children as Daddy, to his grand’s as Poppie, a friend to all, knowing the love of his family and friends, he knew that he was a blessed man, he knew that he was saved by the Grace of God, thankful for it all, He is now at home with Jesus. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother William Henry Sever, great grandson Noah Thompson, and great grandson Memphis Green. He is survived by his wife, Edna Juanita Sever, his brother, Glenn Sever, a sister Linda Ginter, and his two sons, Elbert (Bert) Sever, Jr., and wife Beth, Keith Sever and wife Peggy, three daughters, Marchell Sever Bishop and husband Ronald, Alicia Sever Cone and husband Jay, and Lori Sever Vann and husband Joe, eleven grandchildren, fourteen great grand’s. Flowers are appreciated or in Elbert’s memory, contributions can be made to Walker Cemetery Fund c/o D. Bailey, 8573 SW #1 Federal Road, in Lamont Florida 32336. Arrangements are in the care of Beggs Funeral Home, Madison Florida. Graveside services with be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Walker Cemetery, Lamont, Florida, with the Rev. Ben Reams officiating. Social distancing guidelines will be followed, and masks are recommended.

ELBERT THOMAS SEVER SR

December 15, 1931 - October 26, 2020