Sammy L. Evans

Sammy L. Evans, Sr., 71, of South Congaree passed away on August 3 at his home. He was the son of Crawford Ernest Evans and Sheppie Eloise Christmas. Sammy grew up in Olympia, SC and married his high school sweetheart, Annette Chavis. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Sammy made a career as a construction worker and pipe fitter and later retired from the State of South Carolina. He was an avid Gamecocks fan and enjoyed spending time with his family. Hobbies included hunting, fishing, camping, drawing, and writing.

Surviving are his wife of 50 years; son Sammy (Sandy) Evans, Jr. of Gaston; daughter Delores (Jack) Jackson of Lexington; grandchildren Kylie (Lance) Hill, Devin Smith, Hayden Evans, Josie Evans, Leah Jackson, Jimmy Reed, and Quinten Dodd; great-grandchildren Ace Hill and Lennon Hill; brothers Johnny Evans of Columbia, Larry (Wanda) Evans of Gaston, Terry Evans of Columbia, and James Evans of Lexington; sisters Ginger (Pat) Forth of West Columbia, Debra (Curt) Judson of North Charleston, Lisa (Allen) Broadus of Columbia; many nieces and nephews, and his dog Bentley. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers Billy Evans, Jimmy Evans, and Jerry Evans; and sisters Elizabeth Evans and Shirley Elaine Mims.

Services will be held Thursday, August 6 at Southland Memorial Gardens on Dunbar Road in West Columbia. The family will receive visitors at 1 pm and a Memorial Service will begin at 2 pm. Pallbearers will be Lance Hill, Ronnie Mims, Josh Broadus, Larry Evans, Scottie Evans, and Robert Rice.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or American Lung Association.