Charles Evans

Charles M.  Evans, age 80 Sunrise March 9, 1936, in Urbancrest, Ohio and Sunset October 27, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio

As a veteran of the United States Army for 23 years, he retired as Sgt First Class. He served in Vietnam, served as an Airbourne Instructor, Senior Drill Sargent and was awarded a meritorious service medal. After retiring from the armed forces he was employed by the United States Postal Service from where he retired after 20 years.

Charles (AKA Weasel and Bear) was a Lifetime Conrad Member of the VFW and the morning crew. He was a sports enthusiast, enjoyed fishing, grilling, collecting caps and listening to the mellow sounds of jazz.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Earllee Evans; daughter Julia “Kim” Wright; son Charles D. Evans; sisters, Helen Hester, Rose Ward, Alma Bond; brothers Lorenzo Evans, Joseph Evans, Edward Evans and Vernon Bowers.

His memories will be cherished by his longtime companion Latonia (Toni) Evans; 4 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; close and dear friend Malcolm Mayhan, as well as nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.

Visitation 11:00am and Funeral 12:00 noon Thursday, November 3, 2016 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (1 block east of Noe Bixby, turn north on Lonsdale Rd.)  Interment with military honors at Green Lawn Cemetery. To order flowers and to offer condolences to The EVANS Family, visit www.TheChapelofPeace.com