Willie Evans

Willie Roy Evans (Bump), 64, of Chattanooga departed this life on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2013 following a lengthy illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bennie and Eliza Evans.He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving and caring fiancee, Thelma Moore; two sons, Willie James (Tanasha) Foster and Tyson Howard (Tanga Wilkes); two daughters, Tamara Howard (Barry Hudson) and Jacqueline (Donald) Sterling; one step-daughter, Loretta Howard; two sisters, Lucille Ramsey and Genava Maples; two devoted caregivers, Harold and Howard Evans; his nephews, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; devoted great-niece, Jereisha Twitty; special thanks to Hospice of Chattanooga and Dr. Larry Schlabach and Jeff Gefter for their outstanding care and support.Funeral service will be held Sunday, Oct. 27, at Noon at First Corinthians Baptist Church with Rev. J.W. Strickland officiating.Interment: Forest Hill Cemetery.The body will lie in state at the funeral home today from Noon until 7 p.m.Arrangements by Advantage Funeral and Cremation Services-Franklin-Strickland-Pinkard-Bryan-Smith Funeral Directors.