Kenneth Evans, 79 - Travelers Rest

Kenneth Edward Evans, 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the Charles George V.A. Medical Center in Asheville, NC.

Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late Henry and Ollie McKinney Evans. Kenneth proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy, was the owner of the former Evans Trading Post in Travelers Rest and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years, Eddie Ruth Nix Evans; son: Kenneth E. Evans, Jr.; grandson: Jason (Julie) Weathers and great-granddaughter, Audrey S. Weathers.

Along with his parents, Kenneth was predeceased by a daughter, Patty Evans Weathers, 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Visitation will be Friday afternoon, March 18, 2010 from 1:30 until 2:20 p.m. Funeral service will follow the visitation in The Howze Mortuary Chapel at 2:30 p.m.

Burial will be at Coleman Memorial Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family here.

The Howze Mortuary, Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051.