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Roy Evans Obituary
He was the son of late Jessie and Lottie Daye Evans and the husband of 64 years to Pauline Blackwell Evans, who survives. Friends and family are encouraged to visit Pauline at White Oak Manor, 323 Baldwin Road, Burlington, NC.
Survivors include his wife, Pauline Blackwell Evans; daughters, Robin "Punkin" Rakfeldt (Bruce) of Haw River, Rosemary "Tee" Evans (Barry Parsons) of Burlington; son, Roger "Rog" Evans of New York; brothers, Larry Evans, Henry "Jean" Evans; sisters, Annabell Harvey, Fanny "Bat" McCullomb, Adell "Winnie" Crawford (Roy Lee), Linda "Lean" Wiley (Bobby), Deloris "Slue" Evans; grandchildren, Veronica "Ronny" Troxler (William), Roslynn "Rozy" Dwyer (Shawn), Johnathan Evans-Parsons; great-granddaughter, Rosabeth "Rosy" Troxler; and one great-grandson to be born in April, Sterling Patrick Dwyer; sisters-in-law, Odell Evans and Irene Evans.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sons, Ricky Evans and Ronnie Evans; brothers, Tommy "Buck" Evans, George "Bo" Evans, Jessie "June" Evans; sister, Katie "Punie" Poole; granddaughter, Rekisha Evans; brothers-in-law, William Harvey, Willis McCullomb, Bobby Poole; and sisters in-law, Jean Evans and Rosia Evans.
Public viewing will be Tuesday March 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at McClure Funeral Service in Graham.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at McClure funeral Service in Graham, with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. in the McClure Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Northlawn Cemetery, Burlington.
Online condolences may be sent at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
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for Roy Evans
Lisa Florence
March 21, 2015
Robin & Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. May God comfort & bless you. Love & Prayers.
Lisa Florence
Lenny Balbach
March 11, 2015
Sorry for your loss
Virginia Miles Walker
March 11, 2015
Back in the day I would stop by Mr.Goober and Mrs.Pauline for a good cold Pepsi and candy after driving the bus.
Rusty Ray
March 11, 2015
Roger, your Dad and worked together in the late 80's...such great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DEACON RONALD RUDD
March 10, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Helen Snipes
March 10, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ruby Evans-Spinks
March 10, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing that God will comfort you today and forevermore.
Jack Long
March 10, 2015
Sorry to hear of Mr Evans passing ,I have many memories of him growing up on Rauhut St.My condolences to the family you are in my prayers.Cherish his memory.
Tommy Haith & Kaye Allison
March 10, 2015
Roger our prayers and heartfelt sympathy is with you and your family.
James Yarbor
March 10, 2015
To the Evans,
My prayers are with you doing this very difficult time. Remember, God is a comforter.
March 9, 2015
My condolences to Pauline, Teresa, Pumkin, Roger and Family;I know Goober will be missed. People earthly body do leave the Earth as we know of, but they are always cemented in your heart and cast a light in your memory. (I know; Kish is in mine, and she always in my thoughts) Effie (Delphine)McCain and Family.
Gregory Hunt
March 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this time of sorrow.
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Ronnie Ratliff
March 9, 2015
My condolence go out to Mrs. Evans,Roger, Teresa, and Robin.Mr Evans was like a second dad to me. Along with the whole family like a second family.we would keep you all in our prayers.
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