Willis Mack Evans, 76, departed this life Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at 8:25 p.m. at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice LifeCare Center. Son of the Rev. James W. Evans and Patti B. Evans, he was born April 5, 1941, in Brunswick County, Bolivia, N.C., where he was raised. He was preceded in death by both parents; first wife, Judith; and one sister.
Willis was educated in Brunswick County Training School and graduated with the Class of 1961. After his formal education, he moved to New Haven, Conn., and was employed by the Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corporation for 32 years until his retirement.
On April 28, 1968, Willis was united in holy matrimony with Judith Evans, and from their union, three sons were born, Maurice Evans of New Haven, Conn., Lawrence Evans of New Haven, Conn., and Paul Evans of Hampton, Va.
His wife, Judith Evans, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2001. After five years, Willis moved back to Belville, N.C.
On a Memorial Day weekend, May 2003, Willis met Deborah Jean in Jacksonville, Fla. On May 11, 2004, Willis and Deborah were joined together as one in holy matrimony. During this union, two beautiful families were blended. The two joyfully resided in Belville, N.C., for 13 years.
Willis will be truly missed, but his memories will last forever.
Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Wilmington Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will be held at noon, Friday, Dec. 1, at the Friendship Holiness Church, 2674 Old Ocean Highway, Bolivia.
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