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Julius Evans Obituary
December 10, 1949 - June 11, 2024
Julius "Doc" Griggs Evans, 74, of Hickory, passed away June 11, 2024 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.
Born December 10, 1949 in Lincoln County, he was the son of the late James Evans and Sarah Griggs Evans.
In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brothers, Dave Evans, James Evans; and granddaughter, India Rice.
Doc loved to fish and was an excellent woodworker and pool player, often winning in tournament play.
He served in the Vietnam War and was decorated for his bravery.
To know Doc was to love him. He was a kind, humble man who always tried to help others. He adored his family and was a wonderful role model for not only his sons and grandchildren, but also for all who knew him.
He retired from Century Furniture after 35 years.
Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Donnie Evans (Lanora) of Hickory, Raymond Houser of Statesville; brother, Bobby Evans (Julie) of Lincolnton; sisters, Lizzie Evans, Betty E. Tinsley (Albert), Mary E. Bines, all of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Kyllaila Evans (Quinton) of Charlotte, Xzaiver Smith of Hickory, Raheem Littlejohn of Hickory, Carrie Pearson of Charlotte, Terrance Watkins of Charlotte, Miles Evans of Los Angeles, Ca, Marcus Houser of Kentucky, Aaron Sigmon of Claremont; lifelong friend, Betty Houser of Conover; and 9 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held with military honors at 2 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2024 at Bass-Smith Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service.
Memorials may be sent in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tn 38105 or the National Kidney Foundation, PO Box 7413, Raleigh, NC 27615.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home is serving the family of Julius "Doc" Griggs Evans.
Bass-Smith Funeral Home
334 2nd St NW Hickory, NC 28601
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Gena Hutchinson
June 25, 2024
I worked with Julius at century furniture in the early 80s, He was always a very polite person and had a lot of patience for training people, I know I was a Handful but He didn't ever get aggravated or be harsh, He was so nice and easy to work with! He was always smiling and Could lift up anyone's Mood He is going to be terribly missed I know, God bless Him and his family and help them to heal in their loss of a loved one Rip DocA Friend and Coworker, Gena Hutchinson
Mona Peterson
June 22, 2024
I use to tell u all the time I wished they could´ve cloned u u was just the sweetest guy ever and very humble u will be missed I just wish we could´ve heard your voice one last time we all miss u papa
Shelley Pennell
June 21, 2024
You will be missed,all us at waffle house thought you was the nicest guy.Rest in Peace POPS!!
Randy and Becky Canipe of Randolph´s Billiards
June 17, 2024
So sorry to hear of his passing, he was such a sweet person and I´ve watched him play pool a many a time, a great pool player. His kind bones and always a smile will truly be missed, y´all are in our prayers.
Teresa Eckard
June 15, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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