Mr. Philip E. Evans, 87, of Magnolia, MS, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Southwest Reginal Medical Center. He was born on June 28, 1939, to Robert Evans Sr. and Martha Case Evans

A visitation will be held at South McComb Baptist Church on Saturday, July 11, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. David Millican officiating. A graveside service will immediately follow at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb, MS with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Philip dedicated his entire life to the trade of brick masonry. Known for his steady hands and quiet determination, work was as much about integrity as it was about skill — he always ensured each brick was laid with care and respect for the people who would use the structures he built. He was a devoted follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, Philip found strength and peace in his faith, which guided his daily choices and inspired his service to others. He was active member of South McComb Baptist Church his whole life, where he served as a deacon. Outside of work and worship, Philip enjoyed hunting and fishing a little when he was able to go.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 61 years, Barbara S. Evans sons, Gregory Sterling Evans and Dr. Vernon Scott Evans; and two brothers; Robert Evans and Gordon “Buddy” Evans.

He is survived by two sons, Phil Evans, Jr. and his wife Anna and Chuck Evans and his wife Kay; one brother-n-law, Paul Sterling; four sisters-n-law, Frances Walker, Patricia Seale and her husband Jack, Pauline Behlar and her husband Jimmy, and Cheryl Foster; five grandchildren, Sarah Rabalais and her husband Brad, Leah Templeton and her husband Michael, Stacey Evans, Jennifer Crosby, and Henry Crosby; two great grandchildren, Brayden Bordelon and Case Michael Templeton; and a host of family and friends.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Luke Lampton and Niki Wilkinson for the care and compassion shown to Mr. Philip through the years.

Pallbearers are Kenny Pearson, Barry Rhodus, Stacy McCaskill, Quinn Travis, Clint Evans and Lloyd Simmons.

Honorary pallbearers are Rance Freeman, Nelson Hearn, Hollis Harrell and Ricky Sterling.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to South McComb Baptist Church in his name.

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