Everett T. Conaway Sr., 94 SEAFORD - Everett T. Conaway Sr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. He was born on his family farm, Belfast, in Seaford, on Sept. 5, 1915. He was 94. Known to a battalion of friends and family as simply - "Conny"- in whatever his role he was a positive and influential force on the lives that he touched. A graduate of Seaford High School, Everett Conaway was proud of his service to his country as an Army Ordinance Inspector during WWll. It was through some of these early personal associations that tenacity, work ethic and ambition propelled Conny to achieve the American dream. Conny's career as a successful business man, entrepreneur, investor and inventor revolved around his seventy year association with the poultry industry. In many ways the inscription on his DPI (Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc.) "Distinguished Citizen Award" in 1987 summarizes Conny's being throughout his life. The inscription reads: "for … Outstanding service to the Delmarva Poultry Industry and community affairs … dedicated Director… enthusiastic fund raiser … highly regarded, nationally recognized pioneer in the poultry processing equipment field … Generous contributor to community affairs…" Among his other numerous civic and professional awards he was exceptionally proud to be honored by the Boy Scouts of America "For Service To the Community." Conny was also proud to be honored for "Distinguished Service" for his term on the Salisbury University Foundation Board, a position he held from 1988 to 2002. As one of the original Founders of Delaware National Bank, he played an active role as a Board Trustee and director for many years. Conny never considered himself retired, and in 2003 he cofounded Conaway Development Industries, Inc., which has since been awarded both National and International Patents for Conny's invention, the SOFR System, a revolutionary poultry defeathering system, his passion for which consumed him until his final days. Conny is survived immediately by his wife, Janice; his son, Jesse; and his grandchildren, Kieran, Nikolas, Riley, Matt and Courtney. He is also survived by host of wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews and his extended family, all of whom he loved dearly. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Monday, May 17, 2010, at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High Street, Seaford. A viewing will be held Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Watson-Yates Funeral Home, Front & King Streets, Seaford. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in honor of Everett Thomas (Tommy) Conaway, Jr., 2004 Sproul Road, Suite 208, Broomhall, PA 19008 or to Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, 315 High Street, Seaford, De 19973.