John Evans' Obituary
John Evans, 73, of Alliance, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at 2:27 am at Alliance Community Hospital.
Born on December 25, 1943 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to John A. and Josephine (Evans) Evans, he grew up in Lake Milton and has lived in Alliance for the last three years.
He served our country in the U.S. Army and was employed at Jet Rubber Company in Rootstown as a Supervisor, retiring in December of 1998 after 34 years of service.
John enjoyed showing his restored vehicles, and restoring and renovating homes.
John was a proud shareowner of the Green Bay Packers.
Survivors include his wife, Karen O. (Meyers) Evans, whom he married on September 3, 1977; four sons, Robert (Dianna) Evans of Atwater, Keith (Beverly) Evans of Diamond, Paul (Amy) Evans of Cleveland and Douglas (Kim) Evans of Atlanta, GA; two daughters, Brenda (Jeff) Harmon of Summerville, SC and Michelle (Kevin) Whitehead of Murrieta, CA; eighteen grandchildren, Ryan, Nathan, Tyler, Rachel, Jessica, Leaty, Ashley, Adrian, Logan, Tyler, Christopher, Emily, Alex, Mindy, Ben, Justyn, Jaycob and Kylee; three great-grandchildren, Renae, Penny and Noah; two brothers, Paul Evans and Jeff Evans; two sisters, Karen Cannistra and Rosemary Moser; and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death were his parents; his grandchild, Anthony; and his brother, David Evans.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
You are invited to view John's tribute wall, offer condolences and share memories at www.sharerfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by the Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home.
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