HERBERT YOUNG EVANS
Sept. 29, 1928-Sept. 1, 2017
Herbert Young Evans, 88, Princeton, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
Herbert was born in Johnston County Sept. 29, 1928, to the late Leon and Lanie Evans. He was married to the late Ollie Gray Oliver Evans for almost 50 years.
Herbert enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends.
His favorite pastimes were camping in the mountains and pulling for the Wolfpack. In his later years, it was sitting on his front porch.
Herbert's love for his family was evident in the time he spent with them.
He was a dedicated employee of DuPont, and retired after nearly 33 years of service.
Herbert proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He also served his community in many ways as a volunteer fireman with Oakland Fire Department and through his work with Oakland Grange.
Herbert regularly attended Oakland Community Church.
The family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Seymour Funeral Home, followed by a service to celebrate Herbert's life at 7 p.m.
The family will also greet friends following the service and other times at his home in Princeton.
Interment will be Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, at 10 a.m. in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery.
Herbert is survived by his daughter, Debbie E. Worley and husband, Bryant, of Princeton; son, Randy Evans and wife, Katrina, of Princeton; son, Rex Evans and wife, Brenda, of Roanoke Rapids; grandchildren, Brooke Worley Norris, Carmen Worley Thomas and husband, Ben, Jennifer Evans Riddick and husband, Daniel, Christopher Evans, Joshua Herbert Evans and wife, Abby, Katie Evans Lilly and husband, Carlos, Bethany Evans, Holly Gray Evans, Lee Conyers and Lauren Conyers; and 14 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his brother, Bill Evans and wife, Jan; brother, Jim Evans and wife, Irene; sister, Joyce Sauls and husband, Donald; sister, Janice Curfman and husband, Woody; sister-in-law, Tillie Oliver; and several nieces and nephews he loved very much.
In addition to his wife and parents, Herbert was preceded in death by his brothers, Percy Evans and Clifton Evans; sister, Hazel E. Crawford; daughter-in-law, Angie Evans; and his second wife, Loretta.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, N.C., 27534, or Oakland Community Church, 921 Oakland Church Road, Princeton, N.C., 27569.
Special thanks to his wonderful neighbors in the community, church friends and the nurses and doctors who cared for him and his family in so many kind and thoughtful ways through the years and during this time of loss.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.
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Published in Obituaries on September 3, 2017 1:46 AM