ROXANA - Elmer W. Evans, age 83, of Roxana, passed away on Friday, Feb. 11, 2011, at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Ruth Ann (Savage) Evans. A funeral and Masonic services will be 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, at the Frankford Chapel of Melson Funeral Services. Friends may call Monday evening at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Rev. Bruce Miller will officiate. Interment will be held at the Roxana Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Elmer's name to the Roxana Volunteer Fire Company, 35901 Zion Church Rd., Frankford, DE 19945 or St. Matthews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1000 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island, DE 19944. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.