MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) – Former Alabama Republican Congressman Robert Terry Everett, who represented the state’s 2nd Congressional District from 1993 to 2009, died Tuesday, the governor’s office announced. He was 87 years old.
Everett passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in the Dothan suburb of Rehobeth, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said.
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“Terry tirelessly served the people of Southeast Alabama and his hometown of the Wiregrass for eight terms,” Ivey said in a written statement. “During his time in the Capitol, he was one of the strongest advocates for Alabama’s military bases, active duty military, and veterans. He was also a fierce advocate for Alabama’s farmers and small businesses. .Alabama benefited greatly from his leadership and his dedication to public service.”
Congressman Terry Everett is seen at the Alabama State Capitol on January 15, 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama. Everett, who represented the state’s 2nd District from 1993 to 2009, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the governor’s office confirmed. He was 87 years old.
Ivey directed that flags be lowered to half-staff on the grounds of the Alabama State Capitol and within the precinct until the burial.
Former Congresswoman Martha Roby expressed her condolences to Everett’s family and thanked him for his service.
“I had the pleasure of getting to know him and benefiting from his advice as I first began my journey to Congress,” Roby told WSFA-TV. “He knows the people of his district well, and his years of service on both the House Armed Services and Agriculture Committees have set the standard for representing his constituents, helping him serve southeast Alabama. He gave us a seat at the table on important issues.”He was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. ”
Troy University President Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. called Everett “one of the greatest Alabamians I have been fortunate to know.”
Hawkins noted that the school named a building in his honor on its Dothan campus, which also houses the R. Terry Everett Library of Congress, which houses papers from his 16 years in Congress. He pointed out that there are many.
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“Congressman Everett was a great public servant who had a tremendous impact on the Wiregrass, the state of Alabama, and our country,” Hawkins said. “He didn’t need public office; public office needed him. He cared about America and dedicated himself to defending the ideals that made this country great.”
Before becoming a member of Congress, Everett worked as a journalist and was a newspaper owner and publisher. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
