Celebrating the Life of Everett S. Crum

December 5, 1934 – July 23, 2026

A devout and godly man who practiced his beliefs daily.

Everett served in the United States Army, volunteering at age 18. He received his training in El Paso, Texas, and upon completion was sent to Japan for duty.

Following his military service, Everett worked briefly at the Charleston, South Carolina Navy shipyard. An offer for the FAA was accepted. He attended many FAA classes at the Aeronautical Academy in Oklahoma. After a long FAA career, Everett retired in Hillard, Florida.

Everett met and later married his beloved wife, Ruby Lynette Lloyd, a native of Hillard, Florida. They celebrated 58 years of marriage.

At age 45, Everett took up running. He was well known in the running world, winning almost every race he ever entered, even breaking a few records in Florida. Written up in several runners' magazines running major marathons such as Boston, New York City, Cooper River Run, and many others. At the height of his running career, Everett was recognized as the third fastest runner in his age group in the country. Also, a writer contributing articles for runner's publications.

Everett will always be remembered as a humble, well-respected, kind, and generous man loved by many.

Everett was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lynette Lloyd Crum; parents, Robert Lee Crum and Margaret Powell Crum; and two sisters, Margaret Louise Crum Clark and Frances Powell Crum Lillianthal.

Everett is survived by his sister, Roberta Lee Crum; and niece, Meg Wood Fayard.

The tribute above was prepared by Everett's loving family.

A Celebration of Everett's Life will be held on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Hubbard officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011, 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.