Mr. Evans was born in Brunswick County May 22, 1946and was son of the Lloyd Edward Evans and Janie Hewett Evans. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Edward Evans and two sisters, Lois Evans and Josie Simmons. He retired from Brunswick County School's Transportation Division.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Evans of the home; two sons, James Edward Evans, Jr. of Supply and Robert E. Evans and wife Sheila of Shallotte; a daughter, Tracey Horne and husband Kenny of Dillon, SC; five grandchildren, Alan (Melanie), Lacey, Taylor (Ricky), Jordan (Ashland), and Aaron; great grandchildren, Riley, Bryce, Blakely, and Josiah; a brother, Bobby Gene Evans and wife Elizabeth of Supply.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Evans family.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel