Darnell Evans

Darnell Evans, age 65, of Rutherfordton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, February 9, 2024 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in Forest City.

Darnell was born Monday, February 10, 1958 in Pineville, West Virginia to the late Paul Matthew Evans and Goldie Church Evans, He worked as a truck driver for the NCDOT for many years and was an active member of the Jesus Way Church in Spindale. Darnell avidly enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is now walking the streets of Heaven with his dear momma and his loving wife.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of forty-five years, Sandy Monk Evans; brother, Jessie Evans and nephews, Jessie Evans, Jr. and William Dale Evans.

 Those left to treasure his memory include his sons, Chris Little (Sheila) of Bostic and James “Smiley” Evans (April) of Rutherfordton; siblings, Linda Stevens (Jerry) of Forest City, William Evans of Rutherfordton, Eugene Evans (Dortha) of Pearland, Texas, Darlene Wooten of Rutherfordton, Pauline Taylor of Rutherfordton, Wanda Garvin of Rutherfordton, Sherry Owens (Keith) of Shelby and Michael Evans of Rutherfordton; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A memorial service for Darnell will be held on a later date.