APRIL 1 – Funeral services for Eugene Douglas Evans, 51, was held 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25 at First Baptist Church, Farmville, with interment in Old Green Creek Church, Cumberland. Mr. Evans died Thursday, March 18, 2004 at Southslde Community Hospital.

He was born August 29, 1952, a son of the Reverend John D. Evans of Farmville and the late Irene Saunders Evans.

Mr. Evans worked for Winn-Dixie for 31 years and began working as manager for Dlllwyn Supermarket In February, 2004.

In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christine Young Evans; two daughters, Eugenia Carter and Altovise Evans both of Cumberland; stepmother, Mary Fowlkes of Farmville; step-mother-in-law, Esterlyn Young of Farmville; one sister, Irene Helen Siplin of Brooklyn, NY; four brothers, Abraham L. Evans, John E. Evans and Alvin L. Evans all of Farmville and Fred D. Evans of Prospect; one son-in-law, Kim Carter of Cumberland; two grandchildren, Tiera L. Carter and RaShawn Carter of Cumberland and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and two devoted buddies. Earl Hamilton and James Scott. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jessie Evans.

Carl U. Eggleston Funeral Establishment, Farmville, was in charge of arrangements.