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Harold Evans Obituary
Mr. Evans, 80, died Friday, November 7, 2008, at his home in Philadelphia.
He was born April 9, 1928. He was a retired Philadelphia banker and a naval veteran of the aircraft carrier, U.S.S. Kearsarge. Mr. Evans was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Philadelphia.
He was preceded in death by his father, Austin Lamar Evans; his mother, Delia Pinter Evans; a son, Harold Dan Evans; and a brother, Freeman Lamar Evans.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rachel Darby Evans; a son, Michael Darby Evans, daughter-in-law, Mitze Peebles Evans, grandsons, Benjamin Darby Evans and Daniel Darby Evans of Starkville; a son, Jon Scott Evans, daughter-in-law, Blair Beavers Evans and grandson, Charles Harold Evans of Germantown, TN; a nephew, Allan Thomas Pickle, Jr. of Ridgeland; many other beloved nieces and nephews; and a sister, Jean Evans Akraboff of Cleveland, OH.
Visitation will begin today at 11 a.m. at McClain-Hays Funeral Home in Philadelphia.
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Memories and Condolences
for Harold Evans
Kathy Steiger-Ridout
November 10, 2008
Rachel and Boys,\
So sorry about your loss. Harold was always known as a friendly, fair, and kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bo & Faye H. Thomas
November 10, 2008
Due to the loss of our brother and brother-in-law, Jim Thomas, we were away. My parents, Galen & Eula Herrington held Harold in high regard and he was their friend & relative. God bless you & your family.
Marie Hollingsworth
November 9, 2008
Dearest Extended Family, My children and I love you all and just wanted to reassure you that God does not make mistakes. May his grace lift you up at this time of loss.
MARGARET DOWDY
November 9, 2008
RACHEL,
I WAS OUT OF TOWN WHEN I HEARD ABOUT HAROLD. YOU AND FAMILY HAVE A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES. I WAS ALWAYS "BOOTSIE" TO HIM.
MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Robert & Brenda (Vowell) Fuller
November 8, 2008
Rachel, We were out of town and only now heard of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. May God bless each of you.
Sincerely,
Aubrey/Charlotte Nicholson
November 8, 2008
Sorry We were not able to be there.
We are thinking about you.
Richard Perry
November 8, 2008
Such a good guy. Harold and his wife were always kind, smiling people; my parents enjoyed his humor. Harold's good works in Philadelphia made the town a better place.
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