Evans, Richard

Richard R. Evans, age 81, of Darlington died Tuesday, February 8, 2011. Born on April 3, 1929, in Union County, he was the son of the late Robert and Alma Harper Evans. Richard retired from Fiber Industries and enjoyed working in his yard and doing wood work. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 64 years, Marian G. Evans; three sons: Richard “Ray” (Kathy) Evans of Scranton, Franklin D. (Kathy) Evans, Jimmy Lee (Cindy ) Evans both of Hartsville; a daughter, Marian “Mae” (Joel) Ludlam of Darlington; many grand and great grandchildren; and a sister -in- law, Christine Evans of Darlington. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brian Evans; a brother, Melvin Evans; and a sister, Earline Blackwell. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday, February 10 at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 11 in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with interment in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice House Post Office Box 100551 Florence, SC 29502-0551 or www.mcleodfoundation.org A guestbook is available online at www.belkfuneralhome.com