Individual Details

Death

After many months of illness and intense suffering, the spirit of Mr. Geo. Evans took flight to its Maker, at 6 o'clock Monday afternoon, April 13th. Death came as a relief after all medical science had failed. Over and over loving relatives and friends had been assured that all was well and this was confirmed by the blessed peacefulness in which he passed into the beyond. On April 15th all that was mortal of Mr. Geo. W. Evans was laid to rest at Shiloh, in a lot adjoining the burial place of his father and mother. He was one of nine children of the late Dr. and Mrs. Amos Evans. Four brothers and two sisters survive and were at the funeral. At the age of 19 Mr. Evans was united with the Pine Grove Methodist church. In early manhood he was married to Miss Eugenia Furr. To this union were born six children, four of who survive and were at their father’s bedside with their mother when the end came. The surviving sons are W. P. Evans of Brookhaven, Nonnie and Carlos ofNola, and Denman, who is the youngest and is a student at college. The handsome gray casket was even more beautiful in the midst, of the exquisite floral offerings which showed the esteem in which he was held as a friend and neighbor. Lawrence and adjoining counties have lost a pioneer builder, Mr. Evans was a man of rare business ability and splendid judgment. Words of comfort were spoken by two pastors, Revs. Hedgepeth and Sharp of New Orleans and Monticello, respectively. Pall bearers were nephews of the deceased, Amos Evans, Benton Evans, Alton Evans, Jesse Evans and Willie and Scott Thompson. Sympathy is extended those who mourn. 4/22/1936