Ralph Evans

Ralph Evans, 93, son of Edith Calvin of Bridgeport, Connecticut and Ralph Evans of Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on June 18, 2020. Preceding him in death was his father and mother, sisters, Phyllis Evans Urquart and Adrian Evans Vaughn, and brother Edward Evans, all of Queens, New York, his son, Ralph II of Asheboro, North Carolina, and daughter Rochelle Evans of Brooklyn, New York. To mourn his loss are his wife of 54 years, Mary De'Berry Evans, daughter Zandria Evans Blanchard of Virginia, 10 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren. He served in the US Navy, and he and his wife relocated to North Carolina in 1989. He retired from Stoney Brook University as an engineer in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His favorite hobby was hunting deer and large game. He was a really easy-going person and a jokester. He enjoyed building birdhouses and small engine repair. He worked in the community helping with the Share Program, which is a food program for the needy. His favorite saying was "Who said it can't be done?" He was a participant of the StayWell Program for the aging. Our thanks to all who have made this journey better for him and his family. Mr. Evan's body will lie in state on Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 1:00-5:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Randolph Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to StayWell Senior Care, 809 Curry Drive, Asheboro, NC 27205.