Russell Earl Evans, age 83 of Lillington, passed away of natural causes on Friday, November 20 ^th , 2020 at the Parkview Retirement Center in Sanford, NC with family by his side.  His family would like to thank all the staff at the Parkview Retirement Center and Amedisys Hospice for the care they gave him.  Russ was born in Webster, PA on July 21, 1937, as the 13 ^th child of George and Bertha Evans.  He is survived by a brother, Foster Evans, his loving wife, Virginia Evans, his children Theresa Hennessy (Tom), Mary Lawson (Dave), Russell Evans (Hope), Rose Allspach.  Two stepsons, Brian Knight and Robert Knight.  8 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, 15 great-grandchildren 1 step great-grandchild. As well as countless nieces and nephews.  After graduating High School in Western PA, Russ served in the Navy as a part of the Seabee division from 1955-1958.  Russ spent the remainder of his life as a residential and commercial contractor.  He was an avid outdoorsman who love hunting and fishing with his family and friends.  He was an accomplished artist as well as a talented taxidermist.  He will be dearly missed by all who loved him.  No services will be held at this time.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mt. Pisgah Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1302, Broadway, NC 27505.  Online condolences can be made at www.smithfuneralhomebroadway.com Arrangements are by the Smith Funeral Home of Broadway.