Otto Richard Evans Jr.

Otto Richard Evans, Jr., 88, of Orlando, passed at a local nursing center on August 11, 2022. Born in Sumter, SC, Mr. Evans was the son of Otto Richard Evans, Sr. and Florence Powell Evans. Mr. Evans was an Eagle Scout, graduated from Edmonds High, began his career as a photographer, and spent 42 years with Olan Mills, Inc., managing dozens of portrait studios as an Area Manager in Florida. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Orlando. Surviving are wife, Minnie Evans of Orlando, FL; daughter Edie Evans of Lake Mary, FL; son Rick Evans of Orlando, FL; son Jay Evans and wife Megan of Arrington, TN; granddaughters Katherine Evans, Lauren Evans, and Samantha Evans of Orlando, FL; granddaughters Morgan and Addison Evans of Arrington, TN; and grandson Parker Evans of Arrington, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Evans was preceded in death by sisters Vivian, Edith, Judy Frierson, Christine McLaughlin, and brother John. A service will be held at 11:00 am on October 8 at Tirzah Presbyterian Church, 3780 Camden Highway, Dalzell, SC. In lieu of flowers, donations are accepted at the Tirzah Cemetery Assoc., 1371 Rembert Church Road, Sumter, SC 29153.