Everett “Ike” Eisman Gault III, age 79, of Walnut Shade, Missouri.

Everett “Ike” Eisman Gault III, age 79, of Walnut Shade, Missouri, passed away February 28, 2024, peacefully at his home. He entered this world November 16, 1944, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of Everett and Josephine (Lewis) Gault. His parents have preceded him in death. He was joined in marriage July 4, 1988, to Darla Blythe.

Proudly serving our country in the United States Marine Corps, Everett made a career of being a Marine for 23 years. He was a Marine through and through. Everett had a big heart and was kind, caring, and sweet. He was always witnessing for his Lord. Everett had a way of calming people and animals when needed. He was also known for his Donald Duck voice and his humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. To know him was to love him.

Everett is survived by his wife of 36 years, Darla Gault; two sons: Brian Gault of Colorado and Mike Gault of Branson, Missouri; three daughters: Lori (David) Gregg of Branson, Missouri, Catherine (Steve) Miller of Ashland, Kentucky, and Marta (Kevin) Jackson of Puryear, Tennessee; two brothers: Tommy (Patricia) Gault of Blanchard, Louisiana, and David Gault of Blanchard, Louisiana; 28 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and many other nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Everett will be laid to rest in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, Missouri at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Children’s Miracle Network (www.donate.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org). Arrangements and burial are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or a memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.