Eugene Evans

Eugene Evans, age 86, of Cumming, passed away Monday, November 3rd, 2014. Gene was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was the oldest Deacon of New Harmony Baptist Church. He loved his church and church family. Gene loved working and had almost 43 years of service with the Forsyth County Board of Education driving a school bus, he was owner of Evans Paving for 40 plus years and enjoyed his farm, raising cattle and chickens.



He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Maude Evans; brothers and sisters, Roy Evans, Toy Evans, R. W. Evans, Annelle Grogan, Irene Nelson; sister-in-law, Naomi Croy; brother-law, Jim Echols.



Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Sarah Evans of Cumming; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Ruth Evans of Cumming; grandchildren, Shane and Mandy Evans of Cumming and great granddaughter, Lauren, Kristy and Stephen McPherson of Cumming and great granddaughter Kadance and great grandson, Camden; brothers and sisters-in-law, Henry and Louise Evans, Bob and Sue Evans; brothers-in-law, Robert Echols of South Carolina, Bobby Croy of Cumming; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.



The family would like to thank all the care givers at The Oaks at Post Road and Embracing Hospice for all their care and support.



Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6th at 11:00 am at New Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Purcell, Rev. Jeff Wilkie, Rev. Joey Wallace and Benny Grogan officiating. Remains will be placed in state at 10:30 am. Interment will follow at New Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Ingram Funeral Home on Wednesday from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm, 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Thursday from 9:00 am until hour of the service.



Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to New Harmony Baptist Church, c/o Jack Roper, 4578 Aaron Sosebee Road, Cumming, GA 30040.



Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, Cumming, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.