Everett Lanson "Bill" Plyler

Everett Lanson “Bill” Plyler, age 90, of Boone, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. Born on January 11, 1934, in Martinsville, Virginia, to Roman Vinon and Dorothy S Plyler. He is survived by his younger sister, Dottie Conger, and stepmother, Mary Lewis, and many beloved cousins. Bill was known for his unwavering love of family and steadfast commitment to Christ.

A man of few words, Bill was deeply passionate about many things in life. He found joy in studying the Scriptures, praying, fishing, bird watching, and all things outdoors. He was likewise very committed to learning Spanish, and taught ESL with his wife for many years. He also cherished fellowship with his Mount Vernon Sunday School Class, and had a special fondness for pork barbecue, pound cake, and blueberry pie.  He graduated with a degree in chemical engineering at NC State, and a master’s degree at the University of Virginia. He was employed for 20 years at the Environmental Protection Agency in Research Triangle Park.

Above all on earth, Bill faithfully loved his wife, Jan, with whom he shared 61 beautiful years of marriage. After her passing in 2021, he missed her endlessly, finding comfort in the hope of reuniting with her in the Lord’s presence.

He is survived by his three children:1)Laura and her husband Ted, along with their six children—Thomas and his wife Jacqueline; Mary Elizabeth and her husband Zack, and their son James; John Paul; Joseph; Patrick; and Robert; 2)Lance and his wife Melissa, and their three children —Jonathan and his wife Lauren; Grace and her husband Jesse, and their two children, Skylar and Ezra; and Jack; and 3)Ann and her lifetime friend Rosann.

A graveside funeral service will be held on November 9th at St. Marks Cemetery in Claremont, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Samaritan’s Purse in Bill’s memory.

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Plyler family.

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