Vernon “Doc” Evans, 86, of Old Irvine Road, passed away Monday August 2, 2004 at his home after a long illness. He was a native of Madison County and was born August 23, 1917 to the late Mr. and Mrs. James (Alice Richardson) Evans. He was a member of the Harris Memorial Baptist Church and the Labor International Union # 189. He was a retired construction worker and farmer. In addition to his parents he is preceeded in death by 2 Brothers Arvin and Burley Evans, and 2 sisters Dovie Anglin and Carrie Anglin.

He is survived by

His loving wife of 62 years Mrs. Marie Lamb Evans Richmond

Daughter Mrs. Linda (Leroy) Goldson Burnside

Daughter Mrs. Kimberly (Darwin) McKinney North Little Rock, AR

Grandchildren Mrs. Deana Marie (Jack)New

Evan Lee (Heather) Goldson

Christopher Burns

Lauren McKinney

Great-grandchildren Makenzie Goldson

Hunter Goldson

Caleb New

Sister Mrs. Hazel Anglin

Sister Mrs. Bea (Johnny) Kaylor

several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Pallbearers will be Evan Goldson, Christopher Burns, Les Anglin, Robbie Horn, Tony Lamb and Donald Rhodus.

Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday August 5, 2004 at 1:00 PM at the Turpin Funeral Home with Reverend Cecil Burns, and Rev. Leroy Goldson officiating. Burial will follow in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday August 4, 2004 at the Turpin Funeral Home.