Matthew Alan Evans

                                                Matthew Alan Evans

Bailey………..Matthew A. Evans, 34, passed away unexpectedly in a tragic car accident January 1, 2021.

Graveside services will be Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Oak Dale Cemetery, Spring Hope at 2:00 PM.

Matthew was born May 11, 1986 in Rocky Mount, NC.  He is the son or Amy Dickens Evans of Bailey and   Mark Alan Evans (Ronette Evans) of Picayune, Mississippi. 

He is preceded in death by: Paternal Grandfather, Lawrence Evans, Paternal Grandmother, Joyce Evans, Maternal Grandfather, William Curtis Dickens and Maternal Grandmother, Lottie Lou Dickens.

Matthew is survived by, in addition of his parents, an older brother, Daniel Evans of Pearl River, LA. ; his fiancé, Savannah Tedesco, a 9 year old daughter, Samantha Clare Evans and 7 year old son, Wyatt Alan Evans, both of Wilson and nephew Luke Evans of Picayune, MS.  He is also survived by many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Matthew attended Spring Hope and Spaulding Elementary School in his youth.  He is an alumni of Southern Nash High School, Bailey, NC.  Matthew also served in the United States Coast Guard.

He enjoyed being a father and spending time with his two children.  Matthew loved fishing and gaming.  He was as avid Tar Heel fan.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to The Samantha and Wyatt Evans Scholarship Fund, First Citizens Bank, PO Box 249, Spring Hope, NC 27882.

Arrangements are being provided by Spring Hope Funeral Home, 7881 Webbs Mill Rd., Spring Hope, NC 27882.  Online condolences may be made to www.springhopefh.com.

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