Bobby Jean Evans

Bobby Jean Evans obituary

Bobby Jean Evans

Bobby Evans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lancaster Funeral & Cremation Services - Louisburg Chapel on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Bobby Jean Evans passed away August 6 th , 2025 with his family by his side.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Rhoda Evans and his daughter Yoalanda Evans.

He leaves behind his daughters Yvette Goins, Rosetta Jones, Regina Goins, and his son Sean

Evans (Megan Clark). He leaves behind grandchildren Christine Degbor, Joshua Sparks, Angel

Sparks, Christopher Sparks Jr, Whitney Jones, Britney Davison (Jerron) Michellae Mahaffey,

Erica Brooks, Tanayah Goudeau, Sydney Gabriel, Averie Evans, Kennady Evans and Harper

Evans.

He also had many great grandchildren that he enjoyed hearing stories about and visiting with.

Bobby leaves behind sisters and brother Betsy Wilson, Josephine Gibson, Christine Evans,

Debbie Evans and Wilbert Evans. He was predeceased by sisters and brothers Joann Dunn, Mary

Perry, Hurley Evans, Vance Evans, Lee Evans and Wilbur Evans.

Bobby also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bobby worked for the city of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for 35 years. He

retired and moved to North Carolina in 1995. He enjoyed spending time with his family and

friends telling stories and reminiscing. Always remember Bobby answering a question with a

question: Is an elephant heavy?

Honoring Bobby's wishes there will not be an immediate service, a memorial will be held at a

future date to be determined.

Please leave a message for the family that includes your favorite memory of Bobby below.

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