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Submitted: 1/15/17 • Approved: 1/17/17 • Last Updated: 1/20/17 • R1169822-G1169821-S3
Nadean
Sept 21, 1931 - Jan 25, 1995
Parents:
Wesley Melvin Southerland (1903 - 1969)
Ruby Lee King Southerland (1909 - 2003)
George
July 12, 1923 - Mar 25, 2015
Married June 9, 1951
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George Ray Evatt passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at age 91. He was born on July 12, 1923 to the late John B. and Savannah Evatt. He is also preceded in death by his first wife Nadean Southerland Evatt, brother Lee Owen "Tiny" Evatt and sister Grace Reed.
He is survived by wife Joanne Barham Evatt; children Kenny Ray Evatt and Dee Ann Sneed (Sam) of Conway, John M. Evatt (Tasha) of Shawnee, Kansas, step-children Nancy Barham (Jack) of Corpus Christi, Texas and Bob D. Barham (Betsey) of Conway; sisters Inez Coker of Vilonia and Clara Baker of Conway; brother Leroy Evatt (Uvie) of Little Rock. Grandchildren include Elizabeth Evatt of Van Buren, Brad T. Hartwick (Kelly) of Conway, Brian H. Hartwick (Heather) of St. Augustine, Florida, Jared M. Evatt (Amanda) of Oklahoma City and Kailee Evatt of Shawnee, Kansas, step-grandchildren Brandon Barham and Mallory Barham of Conway; great-grandchildren Savannah, Sawyer and Sydney Hartwick of Conway, Eden and Dallas Hartwick of St. Augustine, Florida.
George was born and raised in Vilonia and attended Vilonia public schools. He then enlisted in the US Navy serving on the USS Ludlow during WWII. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he began his career at Ward Body Works (AmTran) where he worked for 38 years, retiring in 1984 as Director of Purchasing.
After retirement he enjoyed working on his farm and spending time with his family, calling the Hogs and cheering for the Wampus Cats and the Bears. He was a faithful and longtime member of Conway First Church of the Nazarene where he served as a board member, usher and teacher for many years.
Funeral service will be at 1 PM on Monday, March 30, 2015 at Conway First Church of the Nazarene with visitation following the service. Pastor Tim Britton and Pastor Tim Kellerman will officiate. Burial will follow at Vilonia Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Brad Hartwick, Brian Hartwick, Jared Evatt and Brandon Barham; nephews Jerrell Coker, Danny Reed, James Baker and Don White. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Williams and Lewis Winter.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Conway First Church of the Nazarene at PO Box 687, Conway 72033 or Haven House at 1701 Donaghey Avenue, Conway AR, 72032. The family would like to thank Melissa Hight and her staff for the wonderful care George received.
Contributed on 1/15/17 by hawkinsdonna
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