JUDGE EVANS’ MEMORIAL SERVICE
July 24, 2010 § Leave a comment
Chancellor Frank McKenzie attended the memorial service yesterday in Raleigh for Circuit Judge Robert G. Evans. He sent his observations in the form of a comment to another post, and I though they should be on the front page, so they would not be missed.
Chancellor Frank McKenzie, 19th District July 23rd, 2010
Bob donated his body to the University of Mississippi Medical Center for medical research. His wife, who pre-deceased him, did the same.
Everyone I know who practiced in Judge Evans’ court spoke of it as a privilege and an enjoyable experience. If I could sum up all the comments, it would be “Trying a case before Judge Evans was what trying a case should be like.” His wit, integrity, demeanor, experience and fairness will be missed.
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I attended the Memorial Service today for Circuit Judge Bob Evans at the Smith County Courthouse in Raleigh.
Bob’s brother was a part of the service and he shared with us a framed note from a grammer school student that Bob kept on his desk.
The note stated: “Thank you for letting our class come to Court. I wanted to be a lawyer but after coming to Court it looks like being a lawyer is hard work. So I have decided to be a Judge.”
That was Bob’s sense of humor that he kept that on his desk.
Bob was a great Judge and he will be missed by many.