Robert C. “Abie” Evans, 88, of Oxford passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Lancaster General Hospital. He was the husband of Wanda McCall Evans with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Oxford he was the son of the late Charles D. and Mary McElwain Evans. Abie was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War. He barbered his entire life making life-long friends. Abie also was employed with Chrysler and Aberdeen Proving Ground. Abie was a member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church, Union Fire Company and Roy W. Gibson Post #535 American Legion all of Oxford. His love for singing was well known. Abie was a founding member of the Good News Singers Quartet and sang with the Lanchester Chorus. He enjoyed sharing his gift of music and ministered at several churches and nursing homes. Abie also enjoyed golf, bowling and painting. He is survived by his wife; two daughters, Jewel Campbell of Millersville and Crystal Bachman of Quarryville; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, John C. Evans of Elsmere, DE; nieces and nephews; and Buzz Tyson whom he considered to be a son.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Earo. Funeral services will be held at 11 am, Wednesday, July 19, at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2483 Baltimore Pike, Oxford, PA, where friends may view from 9-10:45 am. Interment with full military honors will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Lighthouse Youth Center, 245 Commerce St. Oxford, PA 19363. Arrangements are being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. Online condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com Comments are closed.
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