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Marion Evans Obituary

Marion Brownie Evans, 59, of Pearisburg, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2009, at the Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg, Va. Born on March 20, 1950, in Monroe County, W.Va., he was the son of the late Newman B. and Alma Campbell Evans. Brownie worked in production at the Celanese Corporation and was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Evans; two brothers-in-law, Jim Hines and Curtis Taylor; and a sister-inlaw, Judy Evans. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Barbara J. Shaver Evans; three sons, Marion "BJ" Evans Jr. and wife, Lori, of Pearisburg, Va., James Michael Evans and wife, Crystal, of Christiansburg, Va., and Tim Wilson, of Pembroke, Va.; one daughter, Tammy W. Dent and husband, David, of Blacksburg, Va.; three brothers, Jackie Evans and wife, Ruby, of Peterstown, W.Va., Glen Evans, of Glen Lyn, Va., and Rocky Evans and wife, Gail, of Gap Mills, W.Va.; three sisters, Joan Hines, Minnie Taylor, and Jerry Riffe and husband, Tom, all of Lindside, W.Va.; sister-in-law, Joan Gunter and husband, Buck, of Lindside, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Heath and Natalie Wilson, London Dent, Caden and Celia Evans; and several nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2009, at the BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel, Peterstown, W.Va., with Pastor Paul Broyles and Pastor Jimmy Rogers officiating. Burial will follow in the Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Va., with Military Rites. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at the funeral home. Online guestbook can be signed or condolences may be sent to the Evans family at www. broyles-shrewsbury.com. Arrangements by BroylesShrewsbury Funeral Home, Peterstown, W.Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2009.

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Barbara S. Meredith

December 17, 2009

May God place His loving arms around you in this time when your heart aches. Trust in HIM as he gives you strength this day and in the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Teresa (Jackson) Taylor

December 17, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jean Phillips

December 17, 2009

Barbara&family,we love our precious cousins&niece and we pray you will find peace at this difficult time.Brownie was a saint and we know the memories of him will forever live in your hearts.You are all in our hearts and prayers.Love,Jean,Pat and Ronald

Joyce and Krista McCormick

December 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Lowell& Anna Mae Davis

December 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Allen Roechelle,Micky

December 17, 2009

Mike and family,We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Betty Lang & Family

December 16, 2009

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Tim Merrix

December 16, 2009

I am sorry to of your loss we will miss Browine.We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

December 16, 2009

BJ and Family,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Michael Perdue and Family

Greg & Kathy Ratcliffe

December 16, 2009

BJ, you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers. Greg and I both are so very sorry.

Bill and Patty Pitzer

December 16, 2009

WE are so sorry to hear of your loss . Your Family will be in our prayers.

terry and bobby williams

December 15, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Randy Joe Sadler

December 15, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Jack & Barbara Kellison

December 15, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Peggy Caldwell

December 15, 2009

Barbara, BJ and Family -- We are so sorry for your loss -you remain at the top of our prayer list. We all loved Brownie and will miss him. We hope the memories of his love and good times will help you through the days and weeks ahead.
Love - Peggy and Nikki

Donnie Fleet

December 15, 2009

My deapest condolences to BJ and the family. Brownie is Hunting on the best property there is now,hunting game we all dream of hunting one day. Let's all hope he'll let some walk for the rest of us to hunt when our time comes. Shoot straight Brownie....... We'll be see'n ya later......

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