Peter T. Evans

Peter Tyrrell Evans, 70, of Parkesburg, died on Friday, June 23, 2017 at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, Garden of Grace Hospice. Born in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, UK, he was the son of the late William Thomas Evans and Violet Mary Tyrrell Evans.  Peter proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968 and was a Vietnam Combat Veteran. While in Parkesburg, he attended the Parkesburg United Methodist Church. He was also an active member of the Hibernia United Methodist Church in Coatesville, singing in the church choir there for many years.  Peter enjoyed engaging with other people, giving back to his community and supported many causes over the years, including serving as a volunteer at the Coatesville VA Medical Center.  Peter is survived by one uncle William F. Lewis of Philadelphia and cousins Andrew Patch (Lori), Gethin Lewis, Ellen Huber (Mark), Megan Lewis Phillips (Brian), and Katherine Phillips.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Coatesville VA Medical Center, All Faith Chapel, Building 72, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA.  Interment will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 17th , at the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd, Newtown, Bucks County, PA 18940.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Coatesville VAMC Voluntary Services, 1400 Blackhorse Hill Road, Coatesville, PA 19320-2096.  Checks should be made payable to the Department of Veterans' Affairs with Peter Evans' name in the Memo line.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com