James David Evans Warner Robins, Georgia Obituary

David Evans

<p>James David Evans, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, May 25, 2023.</p><p><br></p><p>David was born on August 26, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to the late Willie James and Thelma Evans. He was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Following his service, he worked for Warner Robins Police Department doing security detail in the early 80s. He loved working on cars and built transmissions for Blue Bird buses. He was a devoted father and grandfather who will be dearly missed.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, David was proceeded in death by his wife, Marjorie Evans.</p><p><br></p><p>David’s memory will forever be treasured by his children, Scott Evans (Jennifer) of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Shawn Evans (Shelly) of Warner Robins, Georgia; grandchildren, Jared Evans, Ashtyn Evans, Kayla Evans, Dalton Evans, Caleb Cooper and Seth Cooper; and sisters, Linda Keller of Louisiana and Sandra Kopp of Florida.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Afterward, David will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery with military honors.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of David Evans to OpusCare Hospice at 115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, GA 31210 or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.</p><p><br></p><p>Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.</p><p><br></p>
August 26, 1941 - May 25, 202308/26/194105/25/2023
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Funeral Home Owner
May 27, 2023
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Lynda Saunders
June 1, 2023
I graduated in 1961 with David, I considered him my friend all these years. He always had a smile and took the time to chat awhile. May he rest in peace.

Lynda Evans Saunders
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Taylor Cobb
May 31, 2023
Mr Evans was always so kind to me! I remember him always being a joy at the baseball fields when my uncle and his son Scott were coaching little league. I was also lucky to see him from time to time between classes at Macon State! May God rest his soul & I am covering th... Continue Reading
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Your NGC family
May 31, 2023
Sorry for your loss our condolences are with you and your family
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Cynthia Cloud/Mario Harris
May 31, 2023
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Your extended family -
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JAMES and CHIQUITA MCKAY
May 30, 2023
ISAIAH 41:10
FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD; I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU, I WILL HELP YOU, I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.
Our deepest condolences and prayers.
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Michael Moore
May 28, 2023
No matter the occasion, I left every meeting that I had with Mr. Evans feeling like I had been with a kind soul. It was a pleasure to know him.
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Robin Kopp
May 28, 2023
My deepest condolences and prayers. I will miss you Uncle David
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Robin Kopp
May 28, 2023
My deepest condolences to my mother and his sister Linda Keller. I will miss the phone calls he made every day. It’s hard to believe he’s gone. I miss and love you!
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Bonnie L.Nicholson
May 27, 2023
In loving memory of David Evans. Sending our deepest condolences to all the family. Love & prayers, Bonnie & Lynn.
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Bonnie L. Nicholson
May 27, 2023
My family has known David & his whole family since we moved to Warner Robins, Ga back in the mid 1950's. David was a very honest man. I was best friends with his sister Sandra. They lived just up the street from my family. I spent a lot of time with them when I was growi... Continue Reading
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