James Evans Jr.
He was born July 12, 1941, in Farmington, a son of James C. and Ella Mae Swift Evans Sr. He married Patsy Rogers on Sept. 12, 1959, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 2022. He also was preceded in death by one daughter, Debra Gibson; three brothers, Joe Evans, Bob Evans and Tom Evans; one sister, Linda Morgan; and one grandson, Skylar James Evans. Surviving are one son, Tim (and Kim) Evans of Hanna City; one sister, Carol Danz of Farmington; two grandsons, Trace (and Kelsey Mull) Evans and Tanner (and Morgan) Evans; and two great-grandchildren, Skylar James Evans and Layla Joy Evans. He was a volunteer Fire Fighter for West Peoria, member of Elmwood Masonic Lodge, IHSA Official for basketball and football. He also played sports in High School and coached Peoria Post #2 American Legion baseball team for many years. He started working at Brucker Company (HVAC Supply Company) in 1972. In 1983 he started his own company TEDECO as owner/operator. Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, 8630 North Illinois Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615. Condolences may be sent to www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2024 • Vol. 146, No. 51
James C. Evans Jr., 82, of Hanna City died at 4:38 a.m. April 29, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria.
