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George Evans Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for George Rawling Evans
Start: 2023-01-28T11:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-28T14:30:00.000Z
Location: Sea Island Yacht Club

George Rawling Evans WADMALAW ISLAND- It is with great sadness that the family of George Rawling Evans, 53, announces his passing on January 11, 2023. Since June of 2022, George fought a courageous battle against multiple myeloma, undergoing stem cell transplantation at MD Anderson at the time of his death. George was a lifelong Charlestonian, and in recent years lived on Wadmalaw Island, his favorite place on earth. He was a graduate of Christ School (Arden) and the University of South Carolina. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Johnson), his parents, George and Mary Porcher Evans, his sister, Caroline Johnson (Harry), and a large and loving extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, a niece, two nephews, and godchildren. He was the owner of Appraisal Group of Charleston, a residential appraisal firm. Despite his weekly promise to "never play again", George was a passionate golfer and loved his weekend rounds at the Muni with the Dream Team. He was an avid Gamecock football fan, though admittedly it was a love-hate relationship almost every season. He could quote entire episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and tell what year the episode was filmed by the opening whistle. While he adored travel, he was happiest in the boat on the Leadenwah, the Bohicket and the North Edisto, fishing or spotting and identifying all manner of marine life and birds. He did not think life was complete without dogs underfoot and loved many over his lifetime. To know George was to love him. He touched so many over his too short lifetime. It never failed that he knew someone everywhere he went. He had an infectious laugh, a devotion to his family and friends, and a truly generous spirit. The family will receive friends at a casual gathering on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the Sea Island Yacht Club, Rockville, South Carolina. Due to limited parking, carpooling is encouraged. At a later date, there will be a private graveside service at the St. Philips Church cemetery. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Donations in his honor may be made to the Lowcountry Chapter of The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society's Man of the Year campaign (Joe Riley, III) or the charity of your choice. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for George Evans

Sponsored by J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel.

12 Entries

Zoe Sanders

January 23, 2023

Laura, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this hard time. Zoe Sanders

Joel Hodges

January 23, 2023

I am deeply saddened to hear about George. I have never met anyone who was nicer than him. I remember when George came home from school and needed clothes when I worked at Jack Krawcheck. For some reason, the power was off but George showed up and we had a good time in spite of the candlelight. We joked and said that it was a good day for a "dark suit". Later, I had the privilege to be with George in the Charleston Rotary Breakfast Club. George served our community and was a pleasure to all who knew him. Please know that the Evans family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Mark & Mirjam Rutledge

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Virginia Wolfe Cothran

January 21, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences to all of the family.
Tommy and Virginia Cothran
(Virginia Wolfe Cothran, Timba´s sister)

Sara ("Timba")Dent

January 21, 2023

So very sorry to learn of George´s passing. Sending my deepest sympathy and love to the family.
Sara ("Timba") Wolfe Dent
Cousin of
Margaret Johnson Davis
Spent many summers on Wadmalaw near the Pratt-Thomases. I loved the Leadenwah, too.

Mary Daniel

January 21, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss.
Mary H. Daniel, daughter of
Helen Heyward Silcox Hatcher,
cousin of Margaret Johnson Davis

Elizabeth (Prioleau) Boyles

January 21, 2023

Though I haven't seen him in too many years, George has always had a special place in my heart from our years at Charleston Day. As a child, I renamed Lake George in Jacksonville, Fla. (along I-95), "Lake George Evans"... and still think of it that way, today. I am so sorry to learn of his passing. The light is a bit dimmer without his happy spirit. Condolences to all of his family. Rest in Peace.

Fredrick Wichmann

January 21, 2023

George was a prince of a guy and always was the most gracious welcoming when we would see each other.
Our hearts go out to George´s family.

Maureen Myers

January 21, 2023

Love and prayers to Shay and Laura.

Randall Peterson

January 21, 2023

Deepest condolences to George's family.
Life seems so short sometimes.
Spent a few years at "Jesus Tech", er... Christ School together... gentle, gracious and open spirit.
What times!
Thanks and Rest in Peace George.

Alston Middleton

January 20, 2023

George was my best friend growing up at Charleston Day and on the Leadenwah. I am so grateful to have known him, his humor was infectious. His optimism was boundless and I will miss my brother.

Susan Irvine

January 20, 2023

George was one of the nicest people I have ever known. I love that he was always smiling. My heart goes out to Laura, Caroline and family.

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