Walter Evans

Walter Evans, 90, of Vanceboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He passed away at his home.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 11AM, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home-Vanceboro Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Celestial Memorial Gardens in Vanceboro. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 5-7PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home-Vanceboro.

Walter, son of James and Pearlie Evans, was born in Pitt County on September 9, 1934. He was a devout Christian and attended Tabernacle Holiness Church, where he enjoyed fellowship and playing the piano for many years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Throughout his career he enjoyed working at A&P, Hatteras Yachts, and Lowe's Home Improvement. He was a multi-talented man, passionate about fixing things that were broken, and always able to find a solution to a problem.

In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Evans, and brothers, George Evans and James "Alonza" Evans.

He is survived by his children: daughter, Kathy Griekspoor (Marty); son, Greg Evans (Heather); grandson, Chris Griekspoor (Alisha); granddaughter, Kimberly Mills (Daniel); and sisters: Mildred McLawhorn and Dorothy "Dot" Coward.