Virgil H. Evans, age 90, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 5, 2021 at the Christiana Care Union Hospital with his daughter Barbara by his side. Born in Delbarton, WV on February 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Henry P and Sherlia Austin Evans.

Virgil worked on a farm in the Dover, DE area where he met his wife, Mary. Before moving to Elkton in 1978, he lived in Collins Park, New Castle, DE for 20 years. He also worked at the William Freihofer's Baking Co. located on Pennsylvania Ave. and Lincoln St. in Wilmington, DE for 26 plus years.

Virgil owned and trained thoroughbred race horses for 20 years. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, playing cards, and was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. He was a hard worker and loved spending time with his family.

Virgil is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Evans, Elkton, MD, and Patricia Urbanavage (Wayne), Chambersburg, PA; two grand-daughters, Mary Mussaw (Adam), Eldersburg, MD, and Reine` Rhine (Jamie), Shippensburg, PA; three great-grandchildren, Emily and Mason Mussaw, and Olivia Rhine; brother, Harvey Evans, Clearwater, FL; sisters, Bertha Welch, Lewes, DE, and Alice Blankenship, Felton, DE; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Mary McClements Evans; brothers, SB, Lawrence, Ellsworth, Floyd, Curtis, and Henry P. Jr., sisters, Irene Gooden, Marie Hinkle, and Margaret Evans.

Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021, at Hicks Home for Funerals, 103 W. Stockton Street, Elkton, MD, where visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Elkton, MD.