Evans Milton Fletcher, 95, of Leonardtown, MD, formerly from Harford County, MD passed away on February 23, 2013 in Callaway, MD. Born on March 8, 1917 in West Liberty, MD he was the son of the late William Frank and Gertrude B. Winemiller Fletcher of Street, MD.

Evans was of the loving husband of Violet Frances Wathen Fletcher whom he married in St. Aloysius Catholic Church Leonardtown, MD on January 23, 1948 and who preceded him in death on August 6, 2012.

Mr. Fletcher is survived by his son James Evans (Gail) of Leonardtown, MD, 1 grandchild Jason Ryan Fletcher (Paige) of Leonardtown, MD, 2 great granddaughters September Marie and Adelaide Brooke Fletcher. Evans is also survived by his siblings Rush Emory Fletcher and Helen Mae Slade both of Street, MD, and Oscar Raymond Fletcher of FL.

He is preceded in death by siblings: Irvin Franklin Fletcher, Ralph Nicholas Fletcher.

Mr. Fletcher moved to St. Mary's County in his early 20's to help build Pax River Navy Base. He worked as a Carpenter for the Union retiring in his 70's.

After, retirement he worked as a farmer, until 2011. He loved working on his own farm and his vegetable garden.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 27, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 12 :00 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow in St. Aloysius Catholic Cemetery Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers will be Nick Fletcher, Ron Fletcher, Rick Fletcher, Mark Slade, Jason Fletcher, and Earl Lumpkins. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rush Fletch, Ramona Fletcher and Helen Slade.

Contributions may be made to Rescue Squad of your choice.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.