SAVANNAH, GEORGIA - William “Bill” Harold Evans, 87, of Savannah, Georgia, widower of Dorothy Dell Farris Evans, died Monday morning, June 14, 2010, at Spanish Oaks Retreat.

Born in Oliver, Georgia, he was a son of the late John Varnedoe Evans and the late Lillie Mae Hughes Evans. Mr. Evans was a member of Calvary in Savannah for more than 60 years where he was an usher. He served in the United States Navy in the Pacific during World War II and retired after 30 years of service from the United States Naval Reserves. Mr. Evans retired from CSX Railroad (formerly Seaboard Coastline) after 36 years. Additionally he worked for Belk in Savannah for 13 years. He was a member of the Savannah Chapter of the National Railway Historic Society, Landrum Lodge #48 F & AM, and the Coastal Rail Buffs. Mr. Evans was affectionately known as “The Candy Man” for his endless supply of peppermints to give to friends and strangers alike.

Surviving are one daughter, Martha Evans Pfitzer and her husband, Dr. David M. Pfitzer, of Savannah, Georgia; one sister, Margaret Robena Casson of Texas City, Texas; one brother, John B. Evans of Midway, Georgia; two grandchildren, Garrett Campbell and Morgan Pfitzer; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Wednesday evening at Gamble Funeral Service, 410 Stephenson Avenue.

The funeral service will be held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning in the chapel of Gamble Funeral Service conducted by The Reverend Wayne Watts.  Interment, with full military honors, will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

Remembrances:  Calvary in Savannah - 4625 Waters Avenue, Savannah, Georgia 31404-6218 or the Disabled American Veterans National Headquarters – 3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, Kentucky 41076 or a charity of the donor’s choice.