Raymond Wesley Evans, 87, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2013. He was born in Blassburg, PA. on June 15, 1926 to Raymond J. & Lila Lewis Evans and he was the oldest of eight children. He was a Greyhound bus driver for over 30 years and he loved being on the road. After retirement he continued driving by taking his grandchildren on cross county trips in a camper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Bunn Evans; children, Keith Evans (Susanne) of Nokesville, Debbie Upson of Powhatan, Dawn Lipscomb (Dale) of Louisa; sister, Wilma Saunders of Pa.; brothers, Alden Evans of Pa.. Merlin Evans of Utah; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Rusty. He was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Evans. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 pm in the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parrish Hall and where a memorial service will be held Monday 11 am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Raymond Wesley Evans, 87, of Powhatan, passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2013. He was born in Blassburg, PA. on June 15, 1926 to Raymond J. & Lila Lewis Evans and he was the oldest of eight children. He was a Greyhound bus driver for over 30 years and he loved being on the road. After retirement he continued driving by taking his grandchildren on cross county trips in a camper. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce Bunn Evans; children, Keith Evans (Susanne) of Nokesville, Debbie Upson of Powhatan, Dawn Lipscomb (Dale) of Louisa; sister, Wilma Saunders of Pa.; brothers, Alden Evans of Pa.. Merlin Evans of Utah; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Rusty. He was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Evans. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 pm in the St. Luke's Episcopal Church Parrish Hall and where a memorial service will be held Monday 11 am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
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