Mr. James "Jim" Franklin Evans, 87, of Lumberton, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was born in Robeson County, NC on July 26, 1934 to the late Lawrence Evans and the late Eva Mae Evans. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a supervisor in textiles.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Pat Nance and Loyce Sanderson; a brother, Elton Evans; and a great-grandson, Casson Wayne Goldsmith.

He is survived by his wife, Pauline Evans of the home; two sons, Ronald Patrick Evans and James Franklin Evans, Jr. (Susan), both of Lumberton, NC; three daughters: Rita Elaine Kissam (Danny) of Bay Tree Lakes, NC, Anita Gail Evans of Lumberton, NC, and Rose Carroll (Jeff) of Bladenboro, NC; two brothers, Milton Evans (Joanne) and Richard "Dicky" Evans (Joyce), both of Lumberton, NC; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 10:00-11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel, 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton, NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, NC.