Harley Ray Evers, 94, died December 16, 2006 at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood, Kansas. He was born the son of Otis and Maude Barger Evers on December 30, 1911 in Barton County, Kansas. He married Ruth Alefs June 11, 1934 at Great Bend, Kansas. She died October 3, 1986. He then married Opal Ford January 25, 1990 at Great Bend. She died June 21, 2003. Mr. Evers was a farmer and lifetime Barton County, Kansas, resident. He was a member of the First Christian Church, where he had served on the Church Council. Additionally, he was a member of the Masonic Temple and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 1127, all of Great Bend. Surviving Mr. Evers are one son, David Evers, Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter, Delores Piper, Houston, Texas; ten grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Delton Evers; four brothers, Elmer Evers, Les Evers, Kirby Evers, and Claire Evers; two sisters, Alice King and Hazel Kirkman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the First Christian Church at 11:00 a.m. The Reverend William F. Johnson will officiate. Burial will be made in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call at Bryant Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, December 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. A memorial fund in Mr. Evers' name has been established with the Masonic Temple, in care of the funeral home.