D. Wayne Evans
June 17, 1928 — January 13, 2007
"...and departing leave behind us footprints in the sands of time."
D. Wayne Evans, Rio Grande, Ohio departed this life Saturday, January 13, 2007 in Pleasant Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He was born on June 17, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio, son of the late David Wendell Evans and Mary Jane (Evans) Evans. Wayne was an Administrator in the Amanda Clearcreek School System and retired in 1982. He attended the University of Rio Grande and received a B.S. Degree, Secondary Education from Cedarville College; and M.S. Degree, University of Wyoming. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, Korean War and his memberships included Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church, Gallipolis; American Legion Post 27; AM Vets, Centreville F&AM Lodge 371; Aladdin Temple, Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus; Gallipolis Shrine Club, and the Gallipolis Elks Lodge 107.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-seven years, Marjorie Fadely Evans; brother, Glendon "Cap" (Wauneta) Evans, Columbus, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, J. Robert Evans.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis. Burial will follow in the Tyn Rhos Cemetery. Friends may call at the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home Tuesday 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM.