Jerry D. Evans

Franklin, NC - Jerry D. Evans, age 55, passed away February 17, 2011 in Angel Medical Center. A lifelong resident, he grew up in the Olive Hill section of Macon County. After marrying the mother of his daughter, Janice Tatum Evans Mason, he made a home in Patton Community before moving into town in 1977. He was the son of Greta Juanita Evans Bradley of Franklin. He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years, Glenda Ledford Evans of the home; a daughter, Christy Maria Evans of Franklin and three sons, Todd Stirling Ledford, Jeremy Douglas Evans and wife Melissa of Jackson County, Christopher Malcolm Evans of the home; three grandchildren, Michael Tyler Evans, Andrew Douglas Evans, Rachel Nichole Evans; two nephews, Kevin Swafford and David Green and one sister, Ronda Dills.

He was employed by Terminix Service for thirty four years. He was an avid Tarheel fan; past Democrat Chairman of South Franklin Precinct; coached community league basketball, served on Franklin Town Board of Aldermen for thirteen years and two years as vice mayor.

Funeral services will be held Monday, February 21, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Troy Woodard and Rev. Johnny Raby officiating. Burial will be in Prentiss Baptist Church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Evans, Butch Brendle, Troy Woodard, Ed Henson, Billy Mashburn and Gerald Roper. Honorary pallbearers will be Terminix Employees, Franklin Police Department, Franklin Fire Department, Mayor Joe Collins, Franklin Board of Aldermen and Town of Franklin Employees. The family will receive friends Sunday, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Shop With A Cop, c/o Franklin Police Dept., PO Box 1479, Franklin, NC 28744

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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