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Roy Evans Obituary

Gaffney –Ret. Major Roy A. Evans age 64, of Gaffney, entered his final resting place on December 25, 2025. He is survived by his wife Cindy Evans, a son Alex Evans; two sisters Hattie E Boyce, Spartanburg; Paula Y. Burks (Fredrick) Douglasville GA; and two sister-inlaws Tracey Shippy (Craig Littlejohn) and Nicole Petty (Donald). Roy was preceded in death by his son Roy Anthony Evans.

Funeral services will be held at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church on January 10, 2026 at 12 noon.

His committal will be held at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery in Anderson, South Carolina on January 13, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

Online condolence can be made at www.genesisfuneralservices.com

Genesis Funeral Cremation Service & Chapel INC. is serving the family.

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Jan

10

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Mt Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

1809 Old Post Rd, Gaffney, SC 29341

Jan

13

Interment

1:00 p.m.

M J Dolly Cooper Veteran Cemetery

140 Inway Drive, Anderson, SC 29621

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Genesis Funeral Services & Chapel Inc. - Gaffney

1705 Old Georgia Hwy., Gaffney, SC 29341

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