John Michael Evans

John Michael Evans, 11, of Abbeville, SC, passed away on Thursday, July 9 after a tragic accident. He is the son of Michael and Heather Walker Evans of Abbeville. John Michael was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and a rising 7th grader at Wright Middle School. He was a Junior Firefighter with Long Cane Fire Department. John Michael loved the outdoors. He loved camping, hunting, fishing, and just playing outside. His ultimate goal in life was to follow in his father's footsteps and become a Firefighter. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Cornelia Ashley Evans. John Michael is survived by his parents and sister, Ashley of the home; maternal grandparents, Melva and Johnny Kay of Abbeville and Michael R. and Brenda Walker of Greenwood; paternal grandfather, James B. Evans, Jr. of Abbeville; and a host of extended family and friends. Visitation will be held Saturday, July 11, 2009, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Harris Funeral Home. The service will be held Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 3:00 pm in the Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Barry Jacks, Rev. Randy Taylor, and Rev. Charles Sperry officiating. Burial will follow in Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery with full fireman's honors. The family respectfully request memorial contributions in memory of John Michael be made to the John Michael Memorial Fund, c/o Palmetto Bank, 100 W. Greenwood, St. Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES is assisting the Evans Family.