Melvin W. "Bo" Evans, age 74 of 175 Ginny Road, Eden, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at Moses Cone Hospital.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at Lighthouse Baptist Church with burial to follow at El Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Bo was born August 10, 1938 in Rockingham County to the late Paul Ray Evans, Sr. and Nellie Jeffries Evans. He served in the N.C. National Guard and U.S. Army Reserve. Bo was a charter member and Deacon at Lighthouse Baptist Church and retired from E.I. Dupont after 28 years of service.
He was preceded in death along with his parents by a daughter, Robin Renee Evans, brother, Ronald Evans and sisters, Shirley Joyce and Lorene Coffer.
Surviving is his wife Shelby McClung Evans of the home; three daughters, Debbie Burchell and husband Steve of Eden, Kim Davis and husband Paul of Mt. Airy and Tracey Walker and husband Chris of Dry Fork, VA; two sons, Keith Evans and wife Rhonda of Eden, Kevin Evans and wife Lisa of Eden, two brothers, Paul Evans, Jr. and wife Gaye of Eden, John "Buddy" Evans and wife Angela of Ruffin; sister, Marion Freeman of Eden; 10 grandchildren, Josh Pendleton,Taylor, Syd and Ben Davis, Stevie and Adam Burchell, Ashley Evans, Jacob and Haleigh Evans, Devin Walker; numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 7 - 9 pm at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Prayers are with you all, may God bless and comfort each heart.
Jamey Jeffries
Growing up on and around the Price Road would not have been the same without "Bo" and the rest of the Evans Family. My heart felt condolences go out to you all. Rest a sure that "Bo" is in a better place this morning.
C.D. Grant
I'm so sorry for your loss. I thought alot of Bo. He will be deeply missed.
Pamela Fleming
Kim - so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Shively Harbour
I was a classmate of Melvin's (as he was known in 1956) at Tri City High School. His dad had a new 1956 red & white Ford station wagon. It was gorgeous & had the first turn signals of any car I had encountered. Melvin was kind enough to invite me to ride in it to our senior prom. That was an honor. All my remembrances of Melvin are positive, including the fact that he played on our Patrick St. Pirates softball team. He was the designated first baseman because he was our tallest player. All the best to him, his family & friends. /s/ Pete Peterson, Salem, OR
Gerald "Pete" Peterson
To Keith and family: We were very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the days to come. We love you all. Tommy, Tammy, Makenzie and Aaron Davis (Ridgeway, VA)
Tammy Davis
Debbie Kim Tracy and family, We are very sorry to hear of your loss, our thouhgts and prayers will be with each of the family and friends. GOD BLESS Tim & Judy Carter
Tim Carter
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