Mr. John Neal Severt

Mr. John Neal Severt age 65, of West Jefferson, NC died Friday, January 18, 2013 at his home. Mr. Severt was born January 11, 1948 in Ashe County to Albert Lawrence and Lessie McNeil Severt. Mr. Severt was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Severt worked for the US Postal service for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and was an all around outdoorsman. John always enjoyed making people laugh. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Eddie Lyle and Elder James McNeill. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday prior to the service.

Mr. Severt is survived by:

God daughter: Jennifer Daughtry of Willow Spring, NC, God son: Jeffery Hayes of Boone, 1 Sister: Wilma Brinegar of Fleetwood, NC also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to any veteran's organization.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Weep not for me, but rejoice. I was blessed with a good life, raised by two loving and caring parents. Now I go to be with them and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I look forward to meeting all my loved ones again in paradise.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Severt's arrangements.