John William Evans, formerly of Peachtree City, Ga., died Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at The Cascades in Greenville.
Born Oct. 28, 1926, in Kingstree, he was a son of the late Robert William and Gladys Weeks Evans. He graduated from Kingstree High School in 1943 and enrolled at Clemson Agricultural College, leaving for active military service in the U.S. Army in 1944, where he served in the Philippines. He returned to Clemson in 1947 and graduated in 1950 with a bachelor of science in textile manufacturing. Obtaining a commission through ROTC, he continued his military service when called back to active duty during the Korean Conflict and retired from the Army Reserve as a lieutenant colonel in 1977. His professional career was with Burlington Industries and Ralph E. Loper Co. in Greenville. In 1984, he moved to Atlanta and worked for Bank of America until his retirement. He was a tireless and dedicated volunteer with Clothes Less Traveled in Peachtree City with people he dearly loved.
He is survived by Doug, Pam, Clay and Jack Evans of Greenville; Robert, Libby, Weeks, Haynes, Coleman and Rees Evans of Greenville; and Susan and Andrew Evans of Greenville.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Alice Pinckney Evans, in 1981; and his wife, Jeanne Evans, in 2006.
John's family extends deep gratitude to the nursing and care team staff at The Cascades - Carrick for their love, care and support.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, in Memorial Chapel at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, Greenville. Interment will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015, at The Church of the Holy Cross in Stateburg.
Memorials may be made to Clothes Less Traveled, 459 Georgia 74, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
