Robert Larry Evans, Sr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2024, after passing away peacefully at his home with his family by his side.

Larry was born in Savannah, Georgia on May 7, 1943, to the late Beatrice Franklin and Bill Evans.  He lived most of his life in Millen, Georgia.  Larry was a strong, hardworking man with a wry sense of humor who enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and the outdoors.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed studying history.  Larry was an active member of West Millen Baptist Church and loved spending time in fellowship with his church community.  He was a proud carpenter for much of his career, and later in life worked for the City and County of Statesboro as a building inspector.  He was a 1961 graduate of Jenkins County High School and attended Falls College in Atlanta, studying drafting.  Larry served in the United States Army.

Larry was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Gloria Bragg Evans.

He is survived by his sons Robert Larry Evans, Jr. and William Brent Evans, grandsons Tucker Evans and Sebastian Evans; brother and sister-in-law Joe and Joann Evans, brother Steven Evans of Houston, Texas, and his beloved special friend, Libby Williams.  He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Monday, January 29, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M., with a memorial service at 7:00 pm. at Crowe-Fields Funeral Home.