John Evans Obituary
Greenville
John William Evans, formerly of Peachtree City, Georgia, died January 22, 2015 at The Cascades in Greenville, SC. John was born October 28, 1926 in Kingstree, SC to the late Robert William Evans and Gladys Weeks Evans. He graduated from Kingstree High School in 1943 and enrolled at Clemson Agricultural College, leaving for active military service in the US Army in 1944, where he served in the Philippines. He returned to Clemson in 1947 and graduated in 1950 with a BS in Textile Manufacturing. Obtaining a commission through ROTC, he continued his military service when called back to active duty during the Korean conflict, and retired from the Army Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1977. His professional career was with Burlington Industries and Ralph E Loper Company in Greenville, SC. In 1984 he moved to Atlanta and worked for Bank of America until his retirement. He was a tireless and dedicated volunteer with Clothes Less Traveled in Peachtree City with people he dearly loved.
He is survived by Doug, Pam, Clay and Jack Evans of Greenville; Robert, Libby, Weeks, Haynes, Coleman and Rees Evans of Greenville; Susan and Andrew Evans of Greenville. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Alice Pinckney Evans in 1981, and his wife Jeanne Evans in 2006.
John's family extends deep gratitude to the Nursing and Care Team Staff at The Cascades - Carrick for their love, care and support.
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, January 25th at 2:00 in Memorial Chapel at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, Greenville, SC. Interment will be at The Church of the Holy Cross, Stateburg, SC on Sat., Jan. 31. Memorials may be made to Clothes Less Traveled, 459 Georgia 74, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
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January 24, 2015
John was a wonderful friend and mentor to all of us at Clothes Less Traveled. He never failed to ask about our son, who is a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, and he was an example of kindness and hard work -- especially to the younger volunteers -- and a gentleman to the end. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. John will be greatly missed.
God bless,
Chuck and Marie Powers
Jennie Loper
January 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. A true gentle man always who loved his family and his country. I will cherish his memory as a friend I hold dear in my heart.
Wendy Binfield
January 23, 2015
Prayers of comfort and condolences to the family and friends of John Evans. It was my, and my entire family's, pleasure and privilege to know John for many years at Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop in PTC, GA. He was a man of truth, honor, integrity, kindness and dedicated service to others. John was loved by all who had the opportunity to know him and will live in our hearts and memories forever. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and may a perpetual light shine upon him.
January 23, 2015
To John's Family
Sending my deepest sympathy to all of you! John was so special to all of us at CLT! We loved working with him and getting to know him. He was such a hard worker and such a true gentleman. We will never forget him.
Sallie Williams and family.
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JOAN VELSMID
January 23, 2015
Doug and Family, while we are very sad about your dad, our friend John, it has been our joy to have John in our CLT family for so many wonderful years. John was an inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. God bless you and your family.
Jennifer Hembree
January 22, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers are with all of you. Have heard many stories about such a wonderful man! May he rest in peace and the family have peace also.
Tony Romano
January 22, 2015
Robert, May the memories of your dad help you find peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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