Charles S. Evans, Sr., 98, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at ManorCare Health Services. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Isaac M. and Florence Mae Keiser Evans. Charles' wife of 73 years, Bessie L. Charles Evans, died in 2011.

Charles served in the US Army during WWII with Battery C 275th Field Artillery Battalion. He had been a security guard for Armstrong World Industries for 35 years, retiring in 1977. Charles enjoyed bowling, football, hockey, singing and spending time with his family.

Surviving are 4 children, Nancy Zahm, Helen Fink, Charles Evans, Jr. (Denise) and Jeff Evans (Kathy); 8 grandchildren, Tim Zahm, John Zahm, Barry Fink, Lori McCauley, Karen Tyler, Charles Evans, III, Patrick Evans and Danielle Evans; 20 great-grandchildren, 7 great great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Iona Charles and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, George Zahm and Todd Evans and his siblings Violet, Florence, Catherine, Blayne, Leona, Myrtle, Richard and Marion.

A Visitation will take place from 6 to 6:30 PM, followed by the Memorial Service at 6:30 PM, with Rev. Travis Patterson officiating, on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603 or Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.