George Kevett

George Kevett, Sr., 83, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2026, after a progressing illness.

George was born on November 22, 1942, in Newark, New Jersey, to John and Monica Kevett. He attended Irvington High School in Irvington, New Jersey. At the young age of 18, George married and soon welcomed his first daughter, Christine. The family settled in Irvington, where they were blessed with two more daughters, Suzette and Monique.

A devoted provider, George worked two—and at times three—full-time jobs to support his growing family. His tireless work ethic paid off when the family moved into their home in Florham Park, New Jersey, where they later welcomed a son, George Jr.

George was a machinist by trade and, in 1996, relocated from New Jersey to Lexington, North Carolina, with Hayward Pool Products in Clemmons, NC. He retired from Hayward in 2002, embracing a quieter life that he thoroughly enjoyed—especially spending time on his back porch, affectionately known as his “Therapy Room.”

George was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his loving sister, Carol Barbour of Montville, NJ. He is also survived by his children: Christine Kevett of Baton Rouge, LA; Suzette and her husband Eric Ellefsen of Sussex, NJ; Monique Rooney of Gonzalez, LA; and George Jr. and his wife Lisa Kevett of Parlin, NJ.

George was a proud grandfather to Jordan Ellefsen and his partner Melissa DeKoker of Indian Way, SC; Jovelle and Kriss Bowden of Kinnelon, NJ; Mitchell Kevett of Long Island City, NY; and Ryan Kevett of Parlin, NJ. He was further blessed with seven great-grandchildren: Aaliyah Skye Ellefsen, Remy Bowden, Toren Bowden, Indi Bowden, Kingston Ellefsen, River Ellefsen, and Vada Ellefsen.

He is also survived by his nephews, Ken Barbour and his wife Annette of Montville, NJ, and John Barbour of Boca Raton, FL, as well as by his longtime partner, Phyllis Janosik, who shared many years of companionship and love with George.

George will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his strong work ethic, and the quiet joy he found in the simple moments of life.

Memorial donations may be made in George’s honor to Boys Town, a charity that held a special place in Big George’s heart.