HARRY EVANS JR.

Harry Evans Jr., husband of Pia Simmons Evans, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center, Lexington. He was born in Lynchburg, South Carolina, on Feb. 25, 1961, to Harry Sr. and Rebecca Evans.  Harry, affectionately known as “Smooth”, was a cherished member of the Lee County Community.  He was a devout attendee of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church from a young age, where he served with dedication and faith.
Harry’s professional life was marked by his passion for truck driving.  He worked with Lynchburg Grain, Carolina Eastern, Keith Jordan Trucking and Huggins Farms.  He later founded Evans Trucking, where he continued to pursue his love for the road.  Beyond his professional endeavors, Harry relished the time spent with his children, family and his beloved dog, Neiko.  
He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with his wife, Pia; his parents, Harry and Rebecca; his adopted sister, Emma Hicks; his brothers, Charles (Patricia), Calvin (Shelia), Harvey and Sammy; his children, Harold (Aquia’), Kaywanna (Cory), Latesia and Kanetra; special nieces, Jessica and Veronica (Terrance); 12  grandchildren; a close circle of friends including Robert Jennings, Mike Perry, Sammie and Quan; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
In accordance with the COVID-19 guidelines, the family is requesting face masks and social distancing be observed by relatives and friends during visitation at the home, 3280 Valencie Drive, Dalzell.
Viewing will be Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Funeral services will be held at noon, Monday, April 15, 2024, at Bethesda Church Of God, 2730 Broad St., Sumter.
The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m. for viewing until time of services.
The procession will leave the home at 11:30 a.m.
Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.  Online messages may be sent to the family at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.