Daniel Keith Evans

Daniel Keith Evans obituary, Eastman, GA

Daniel Keith Evans

Daniel Evans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home - Eastman on Jun. 18, 2025.

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DANIEL KEITH EVANS, age 71, of Byron, GA, formerly of Eastman, GA, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Medical Management Health and Rehab Center in Macon, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Keith was born in Eastman, GA on March 1, 1954, to Geraldine Kelly Evans and the late Robert Lee Evans. He was a 1972 graduate of Dodge County High School and a member of Zebulon Baptist Church. After high school, he joined the U.S. Army and was a sharpshooter. Upon leaving the Army, he went to work for Coffee Construction Company and worked with the road paving crew for over 17 years. He was a kind-hearted man who lived by the "Golden Rule". He enjoyed playing guitar, listening to music, shooting pool, and spending time with his mother and family.
He is survived by his Mother – Geraldine Kelly Evans of Byron, GA; Sister – Mary Shelia Evans Horne of Byron, GA; Numerous extended family members and friends.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Geraldine Evans, 134 Shamrock Circle, Byron, GA 31008. The family has requested that any contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of Keith.

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