Obituaries
Obituaries

Evans, John

Feb 22, 2024

EVANS, John D.

Age 73, of Lovejoy, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024. Memorial service will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, 1:00 PM at Hope Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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