Everette "Beanie" Lefler

Everette "Beanie" Wayne Lefler, 63, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Beanie was born October 22, 1957 in Charlotte to the late John Matthew Lefler and the late Dorothy Mae Furr Lefler. He was also preceded in death by his father figure, Larry Cummings.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be at 1:30 pm on Sunday at Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel. He will be laid to rest at Stanly Gardens of Memory. Honors will be conducted by the Ridgecrest Fire Department.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathy Marie Lefler; daughter, Kristi (Jason) Howell; granddaughters, Katlyn (Eddie Kimrey) Brooks, Karman Leigh; grandson, Brandon Howell; his beloved fur baby, Pebbles; and best friend, Brian Beck.

He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend to many. He served on the Ridgecrest Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years. He would passionately mentor newcomers into the field., and also served on the arson task force and was a first responder. Beanie with his heart of gold and honest spirit would do anything for you. He had a nutty personality and loved picking. He was also an avid animal lover, always rescuing those in need, human and fur babies alike.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Tucker Hospice House for their compassionate care.

Memorials may be made to Stanly County Humane Society, 2049 Badin Rd., Albemarle, NC 28001.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Lefler family.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com