This loving memorial website was created in memory of Daniel Jay Everly, 60, born on November 15, 1955 and passed away of a heart attack on January 11, 2016. Daniel was preceded in death by his wife Jan, daughters Rebekka and McKenna, and son Noah, both his parents, Ralph "Tom" and Peggy and brother, Mark.  

Daniel held a PhD in Psychology and licenses in Chemical Dependency and Social Work.  He worked for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction and was passionate about providing drug rehabilitation for the prison population.  He was also a hostage negoitator and during a training session was accidentally shot by a fellow officer suffering multiple spinal injuries.  After serving as the Warden of Orient Correctional Institute, he was appointed Ohio State Chief Drug and Hostage Negoitator and worked for ODADAS, Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addition Services until taking an early retirement due to his spinal injuries.   

Prior to his work in Ohio, Daniel was a proud veteren serving in U.S. Army bewteen 1982 - 1988. He was a behavioral science specialist assigned to the Peace Keeping Multinational Force and Observers, Sinai, Egypt earning the Army Achievement Medal. He was later assigned to the U.S. Army 98th General Hospital in Nurnberg, Germany.  He was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant.

Daniel or Chugger, a nickname bestowed upon him by his father, or Fa by whom he was called by his brothers, loved his family and friends, his dog, Stella, rock 'n roll, his bike and had a wicked sense of humor. He always had a dollar to spare for someone in need and was always looking out for underdog. He found strength attending Compassionate Friends and AL-ANON family meetings where ever he lived.  His many kindnesses will be remembered and he will be missed. He was a poet warrior and Papa to his beloved children.

Daniel was cremated and services private.  Please make a clothing donation to the GoodWill and think of him.  
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