Bernard F. Evans' Obituary
Bernard Frederick “Fred” Evans, Jr., 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday evening, May 10, 2018, at Memorial Medical Center, with his family by his side.
Fred was born April 1, 1945, in Decatur, IL, to Bernard F. and Maxine L. (White) Evans, Sr. He married Katherine Frances Miller on June 18, 1966, in Decatur, IL. Fred was a retired corporal for the Macon County Sheriffs Department of Corrections.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Kay; two sons, Jeffrey (Debbie) Evans of Decatur, IL and James (Jackie) Evans of Morris, IL; four grandchildren, Pamela, Kayla, Joe and Carlie; three brothers, Gary (Jill) Evans of Monticello, IL, Mike (Sharon) Evans of Decatur and Mark (Tammy) Evans of Cowden, IL; two sisters-in-law, Arlene Evans of Soddy Daisy, TN and Vicky Evans of Oreana, IL; and his buddy, Schultzy.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers, Terry and Ronnie Evans.
Honoring Fred Evans wishes, cremation services will be provided by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. No services are planned at this time. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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