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Paul Ray Evans, Jr., 90 years young, went home to be with the Lord and his loved ones on June 7, 2023 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Spray Baptist Church, Eden, NC, with burial to follow at El Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Eden, NC. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 1-2pm, at Spray Baptist Church.

Paul, who went by Junior, was a contractor by trade. He studied under his father, Paul, Sr., and eventually took over Evans Construction Company until his retirement. He built many beautiful homes and businesses in the area. He also worked for It’s Fun Time installing gazebos and park shelters in city parks of various towns in North and South Carolina.

Junior was a member and served Spray Baptist Church for many years as a trustee and oversaw repair projects for the church until a few years ago. His love of golf played a big part in organizing many golf trips for some of the members of Lynrock Golf Club. In his later years, he found a new hobby of puzzling. It gave him such comfort after losing his precious wife, Gaye, of 68 years.

Of all his accomplishments, his greatest love was his family and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Left to share his memories are his daughters, Terri Evans of Eden, NC, Pat Hendrix (Houston) of Wrightsville Beach, NC; his brother, Buddy Evans (Angela) of Ruffin, NC; His sisters-in-law, Shelby Evans of Mount Airy, NC, and Deloise Evans of Eden, NC; numerous wonderful nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Gaye Shreve Evans; his parents, Paul Ray Evans, Sr., and Nellie Jeffries Evans; his sisters, Marion Freeman (Owen), Lorene Boyd (Howard), Shirley Joyce (Wayne); brothers, Melvin Evans and Ronnie Evans.

A special Thank You to Hospice of Rockingham County nurses and staff and Dr. Terry Daniel for supporting us in giving our Daddy a special sense of peace and love in his final days. We are forever grateful.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church St, Eden, NC 27288, or Hospice of Rockingham County, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.

Papa to me I love you, and am forever thankful that you are at rest now!  RIP!&

A life well lived. Junior leaves behind a lot of friends and fond memories. He will be greatly missed  

Our deepest sympathy to your wonderful family. Junior was such a good man and friend.  May God give you comfort and peace. 

 My thoughts. and prayers are with the family. I have spent many good times with this wonderful family. Love you all.

Terri and Pat sorry for your lose. Junior was a good man Jerry loved working with him. Junior tought him alot. You and the rest of the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri & Pat,  

I am sorry for your loss.   Prayers for you and your family.

Pam

Pat, 

I am sorry to hear about your dad. Remembering how much fun we had with your parents at the Daytona 500 opening @ the Oceanic. Had so much fun with them when they were able to make it.  Will miss them both now, and esp. your dad's smile. 

God Bless you and your family at this time, Big Hugs, 

Suzanne & Don 

We are so sorry to hear about Junior. He and Dad were friends for so long. Junior always had a smile on his face.

Our condolences for Pat and Terry and the rest of their family.

Love, Julie Niemczura-Aiken and Scott Aiken

I am deeply saddened to hear about his passing. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed many trips to Vegas with him and Gaye. Tons of great memories that I will always cherrish. Praying for all of you during this sad times. Junior will be missed. We will meet again some day.

Our deepest condolences for your loss.  He will be missed by many.