Gene Garland Evans

Gene Garland Evans, Sr. 79 of Shallotte died May 5, 2021 at his home following his battle with cancer. Gene was born in Brunswick County on August 10, 1941, son of the late Iola Evans Clemmons and Ed Hewett. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a member of the Shallotte Masonic Lodge 727 A.F. & A.M.

He and his wife owned and operated G & G Dredging for thirty six years. Gene Garland previously worked for Cottrell Engineering Corp. of Norfolk, Virginia for over twenty years and was the Captain of the dredge Marion for 13 years. He also managed Hewett Marine of Holden Beach for some time.

Gene was a devoted husband, daddy, granddanny, son, brother and uncle. He had a passion for working hard, helping others, spending time with his children and grandchildren and tinkering in his shed on his many projects. He also loved walking his dog, Princess while his cat, Baby followed along.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 59 years, Gracie, granddaughter Jordan Evans and great grandchild, Avery; a sister, Eloise Lewis and a son in law Mike Gause.

Survivors include his three children; son, Gene Evans Jr wife Jamie, daughter, Gina Gore husband Mark and daughter Greta Gause all of Shallotte, brothers; Ottrue Evans wife Jean, Wane Evans wife Ila Mae, Earl Clemmons wife Ann, Eiford Clemmons wife Michelle all of Supply, sisters Kathy Godwin of Supply and Brenda Long husband Steve of Crusoe, twelve grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and one on the way.

Funeral services will be held Saturday May 8, at three o'clock in the afternoon at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Preacher Landis Lancaster and Richard Hewett officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be, Josh Child, Nicky Clemmons, Evan Gore Jr., David Kelly, Oliver Ramirez and Doug Rutter

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

You may offer online condolences at www.shallottefunerals.com

White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel