1921
2017
Mr. James (Buddy) Evers passed away on December 20, 2017 in Jackson, MS. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 from 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm at Lakewood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment to follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mr. Evers was born on March 22, 1921 to the late David Lewis and Mary Lou Stingley Evers. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson, MS and the Moose Lodge. He worked in Real estate and served in the Coast Guard.
Mr. Evers is preceded in death by two sons, Daryl Evers and Dane Evers. He is survived by daughter, Lynn Evers Green, Jackson, MS; two granddaughters, Sherry Sullivan (Kenneth) and Susan Causey (Ben); three great grandchildren, Keith Sullivan, Kristopher Sullivan and Alexis Coker; his companion, Pauline Jones and several nieces and nephews.
He was dearly loved and admired by everyone. Pallbearers to serve will be, Bob Savino, Eddie Jackson, Dennis Coker, Tony Leblanc, Michael Ross and Tommy Boyanton. Honorary pallbearer, Kenneth Sullivan.
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