Gerald Gene Evans' Obituary
Gerald Gene Evans, 76, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gerald was born May 19, 1939, in Vandalia, Illinois, to Floyd and Lorene (Adams) Evans. He retired from Firestone after thirty six and a half years of service. He married Gail Stoneburner on October 11, 1991.
He is survived by his wife Gail, daughters Debbie Napier and Charold Trianna, stepdaughters Crystal Stoneburner, Candy (Doug) Shane, and Anita Stoneburner, six grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Jack and Ron Evans and Doug German, and one grandson.
The family will host a memorial gathering 10:00 AM Monday, May 15, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 201 W. North St. Decatur. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family in care of Gail Evans.
The family of Gerald Gene Evans is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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