Lee Roy Evick , age 97, of Brandywine, WV, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Pendleton Manor in Franklin, WV. He was born on October 27, 1924, in Brandywine, WV, the son of the late Charles Lester and Treva Augusta (Rexrode) Evick. On December 15, 1948, Lee married Ina Jean Martha (Sinnett) Evick, who survives at Pendleton Manor, Franklin, WV.

Mr. Evick attended Oak Flat and Brandywine Schools and was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church. He had worked as a farmer for Leatherman Munzing, McClure Anderson, and William Anderson Farms for 19 years. Lee retired form the US Forestry Service, where he had 25 years of service.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Evick leaves behind to treasure his memories: 2 sons, Lee Roy Evick, Jr. (Nancy) and Albert Lester Evick (Pamela), all of Ft. Seybert, WV; 1 sister, Janet May Zirk of Milam, WV; 2 brothers, James "Jim" Evick (Ann) of Charlottesville, VA, Charles Lester Evick (Gretta) of Harrisonburg, VA; 6 granddaughters, Michelle Lynn Kuykendall (Danny), Allison Rae Moats (Sam), Josie Lee Wright (Zethan), Leigh Rian Richmond (Jesse Blevins), Gayle Yvonne Combs (Wes), Meghan Michelle Evick (CJ Funk); 17 great-grandchildren, Jacob, John, Javin, Jaxon, and Justus Kuykendall, Kyel and Julian Towler, Bryson, Ethan, and Liam Moats, Roman, Declan Wright, Amber Allen, Autum Yonkovich, Kayleigh Richmond, Kaden Richmond, and Easton Combs.; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Preston, Legend, and Jaslyn Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a daughter, Mary Margaret Evick; a brother, William "Bill Evick; and a sister, Emma Jean Thomas.

Mr. Evick's family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, 9-11 AM, at the Basagic Funeral Home in Franklin, WV. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel, with Pastors Jessica and Jason Felici officiating. Interment will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Franklin, WV. Memorials may be made South Fork Volunteer Fire Department. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or at www.basagic.com .