Alvin ‘Al’ George Evers, 95, Dies

Alvin ‘Al’ George Evers, 95 of Douglasville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 18.  He was born Feb. 22, 1918 in St. Joseph, TN.  He served his country as a Veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII and was a recipient of three Bronze Stars. He helped carry out the Philippine liberation. He was retired from Food Service in the U.S. Bureau of Federal Prisons. Mr. Evers was a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Plyer Evers; and his parents, Ben and Minnie Beneaur Evers.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Evers; nieces and nephews; a stepson, Ronald L. Cundiff; two grandchildren, Robert L. Cundiff and Angela McGregor; one great-grandchild, Zackery McGregor.

The funeral mass was today at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Fernando Molina-Restrepo officiating. The Knights of Columbus will provide an Honor Guard. Interment with Military honors will follow at Rosehaven Memorial Park.

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Arrangements by: Whitley-Garner at Rosehaven Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770-942-4246.