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Williams Evans Obituary
He was born January 13, 1947 in Front Royal, Virginia to the late William W. and Virginia (Duffield) Evans. Bill and Shirley were Active Duty USAF and lived in Virginia, Ohio, Colorado, and the U.K.
Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and made his career in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement in 1993 as a MSgt. For the past 8 years he has co-owned and operated Colorado Coolwear with his wife Shirley.
He married Shirley Jean Cain of Rittman on October 4, 1965, they had been happily married for 48 years, and she survives.
Bill was a proud Cherokee Indian and was very dedicated to honoring his Native American heritage. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and traveling.
Surviving in addition to his wife is son, William Carson (Denise) Evans, Jr. of Denver, North Carolina; daughter, Jamie Lynne (Tim) Jobson of Rittman; grandchildren, Sebastian James Evans and Emmaleigh Marie Jobson; and sister, Jeanie Thornhill of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and in-laws, Jennie and Jim Cain.
Friends may call from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2014, at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman. A private memorial service will be held for the family.
For online register book, obituary, condolences visit www.gillmanfuneralhome.com
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Dick Thompson - W0RAA
September 13, 2014
Sorry to hear of Bill's untimely death. He was a ham radio friend and will be missed. May he RIP.
Bruce Rich
August 20, 2014
Thanks for being a good and loyal friend. Ride on in peace and I'll see you later. Bruce
Gillman Funeral Home - Rittman
August 19, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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