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Francis Arnold Evans, 67, of 5784 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home.

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Born: September 23, 1948, Died: April 18, 2016

    Francis Arnold Evans, 67, of 5784 Clark's Neck Road, Washington, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home.

    Arnold was born September 23, 1948 in Halifax County to the late Herbert R. Evans and Geneva P. Clary Evans. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Lewis Evans and Andrew Evans.

    He attended River Church in Bath. Arnold retired in 2002 from NC Department of Corrections after 28 years. He served his country with The Fire Team Veteran's, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, Bravo Company in the United States Marine Corps in Vietnam from 1967 - 1969. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Washington, a loving husband, father and grandfather, loved playing music with The Troubleman Band (group he started) Retro Rockers and Sudden Change, cooking and hosting parties.

    He is survived by his wife: Debbie Sue Evans of the home; his son: Stephen Evans and his wife Angela of Aberdeen, MD; his daughter: Laura Hutchinson and her husband Daniel of Littleton; his step-daughters: Stephanie Jackson and Susan Bell and her husband Steven both of Washington; his brother: Howard Evans and his wife Nancy of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren: Ericka, Xavier, Sydney and Sara; his step-grandchildren: Shayne, Cody and Staci; his step-great-granddaughter: Sophia; a special niece: Judy "Ju Ju" Warren and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

    Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday, April 22, 2016 in the chapel of Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Ron Bousqet officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the funeral home and other times at the home of Judy Warren, 279 Zoo Road South. The family will also have a visitation at Arnold's home, 5784 Clarks Neck Road, Washington, on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.

    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Leo Jenkins Cancer Center, 600 Moye Avenue, Greenville, NC 27834 or Harrison West Cancer Fund, c/o First Citizens Bank, any branch.

    Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.
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