FC3 Evan Travor Williams, 22, of Orangeburg, died Monday, November 7, 2016 in King George, Va.
He was stationed at Dahlgren Naval Station, Dahlgren, Va. Evan attended school locally at Calhoun Academy through the 8th grade and made many lasting friendships. After high school he moved to Pensacola, Fla. where he worked diligently to acquire admission into the Navy as he had several hurdles to overcome based on prior injuries he had sustained playing sports. His hard work to gain admission spoke well for him. In December of 2015, he graduated from Naval Basic Training at Great Lakes Training North Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
In the Navy, Evan met and immediately fell in love with Emily Hahn. They married in the early summer of 2016. As newlyweds they traveled to Las Vegas, and then cross country to visit his family in St. Matthews before moving to Virginia.
Evan was always known as a polite and kind young man. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing on his grandfather’s farm. He enjoyed a variety of music and movies, gaming, and good food. He had a fondness for animals and was devoted to his friends. He was a young man easy to love. He feared little and embraced adventure. These things all tell of a young man, with yet much to give and live. Even though he departed an earthly life much too soon, he left many memories, and lessons that will forever be cherished by those who loved him.
Among those are his survivors, who include his parents, Joseph B. Williams and Adadra B. (Ronnie) Neville, his wife Emily Williams; siblings, Kaitlyn Williams, Amber (Dustin) Horton, Tara Owens, Chase Morris, Jessa Williams, Zachary Neville and Tucker Neville; paternal grandparents, Pat and Kay Williams, maternal grandmother Linda Morris, maternal grandfather, Tim Benson, maternal great-grandmother, Jo Frazier and his uncle and Godfather, Chris Williams. (He is predeceased by his caring Godmother, Tristan Morris). Evan is additionally much missed and loved by his aunts, uncles and cousins with whom he was very close, and scores of friends.
Graveside funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2016 in the Williams’ Family Cemetery, Springfield, with full military honors accorded. Dear family friend, Father Dave Whitman will preside.
Following the funeral there will be gathering of friends at Dome Farms. Flowers may be sent to the care of Folk Funeral Home in Williston. Inquire of the funeral home in regard to charitable donations in Evan’s memory.
Friends may call at the residence of Pat Williams in St. Matthews.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit their online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.