E. Ronald Evans

E. Ronald Evans, 82, of Siler City, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 12th, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Ron was born in Gates County to the late Jesse R. and Fruzie E. Evans on October 29th, 1942. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Leslie Carter Evans and Jesse R. Evans, Jr.; his daughter, Charlene Evans Raven; and his great granddaughter, Sophie Elizabeth Fox.

Ron enjoyed to golf, hunt, or fish in his spare time. He also enjoyed working on and restoring cars and playing the guitar.

He was a member of Brush Creek Baptist Church where he was a member of the Friendship Sunday school class and a former Sunday school teacher. He also was in the church choir and a deacon of the church. Ron worked as a sales manager in food service at J.T. Davenport & Sons and at Lowes Food. Ron loved his dog, Charlie Brown.

Left to cherish Ron’s memory is his wife of 35 years, Nanci Welch Evans; his daughters, Robin Evans Burkett and her husband Dale, of Suffolk, VA, Amy Evans Hardy and her husband, John of Suffolk, VA, Kelly Brooks Montgomery and her husband, Craig of Cornelius, NC, and Heather Brooks Peters and her husband, Robert of High Point, NC; his sisters, Gloria Evans Nichols and her husband, Joe of Ahoskie, and Juliett Evans Williams of Winton, NC; his brother, Clinton Evans and his wife, Marie of Murfreesboro; sixteen grandchildren; and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be Monday, June 16th, 2025, at Brush Creek Baptist Church, at 2 pm. Visitation will be at the church from 1-1:45 pm prior to the service, and burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Reverend Ed Lowder, Reverend Terry Pleasant, and Reverend Jeff Fletcher.

Memorials can be made to Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Rd., Bear Creek, NC 27207.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Evans family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com.