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Tributes paid to former cricket umpire
Carmarthen Journal
|April 23, 2025
TRIBUTES have been paid after former first-class cricket umpire Jeff Evans passed away peacefully following a short illness.
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Jeff, who lived in Drefach, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday at the age of 70.
His local side, Drefach CC, posted on social media: "It's with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our dear friend and long standing member Jeff Evans. Respected umpire known over the world. Our thoughts are with family at this difficult time RIP Jeff.”
This story is from the April 23, 2025 edition of Carmarthen Journal.
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