Ronald Gary "Ronnie" Evans, 59 of California, MD died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital. Born on December 4, 1952 in Leonardtown, MD, Ronnie was the son of the late Albert Merl Evans and Mary Dodd Evans.

Ronnie's interests throughout his entire life were family, good friends, anything mechanical and sports. He excelled at all of them. After a severe swimming accident in 1972 left him a quadriplegic and confined to a wheelchair, Ronnie continued his relationships and kept track of his favorite teams, the Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles.

He is survived by his mother Mary, his brother Albert Merl Evans, Jr. (Susan), nieces Jessica (Dave), Amy (Wayne) and Elizabeth, as well as nephews, Christopher, David, and Ethan and niece Elizabeth.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor James Bell presiding. Interment in Trinity Memorial Gardens, Waldorf, MD will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.