Gary Wayne Evans was born October 17, 1964 and departed this life Thursday, October 29, 2020 reaching the age of56 years. He was the son of the late Willard and Mildred (Pyles) Evans.

He is survived by: his fiancé, Diana Shelton; his children, Misty Evans and Brian (Debbie) Evans; and step son, Donald Salter; three grandchildren, Dakota Hicks, Uriah Evans, and Jackson Dowdy; and eight step grandchildren, John and Olivia Dowdy, Treven Clark, Patience, Joshua, and Malacia Salter, Dominic and Donde Marshall.   He is also survived by:  four brothers, Larry (his twin), Delmer (Delvia), Leonard, and Tim (Hope) Evans; and two sisters, Donna Smith and Collene (Charlie) Baker; along with a host of family and friends who mourn his passing.

In addition to his parents, Willard and Mildred Pyles, he was preceded in death; his sister, Norma Jean Dishman; by two brothers-in-law, Ricky Smith and Cecil Dishman, Sr.; and one nephew, Cecil "Punkin" Dishman, Jr.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 1, 2020 between 12 pm – 2 pm in the chapel of the funeral home.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2 pm at the Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in the Pyles Cemetery.

Due to the current COVID-19 situation and upon recommendations from the Governor's Office for Funeral Homes, there will be some restrictions for service attendance. You are asked to please wear a mask or facial covering and observe the social distancing guidelines. No communal food or drinks are allowed at this time. Please feel free to sign the online guestbook or send a private condolence message through our website.

Hicks-Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.