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1923 - 2008
John Evans - 1923-2008
John Richard Dick Evans, 84, of Ashland died Saturday at the Mayfair Manor in Lexington. He was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Ashland, the son of the late John and Nelle Marie Judd Evans. He was the husband of Patricia Lou Fahrson Evans, who died in 2005.
He owned and operated Evans Gulf Service Station in Cannonsburg and was a World War II veteran where he served in the Pacific.
Survivors include one daughter, Terry D. Ransdell of Lexington; a granddaughter and her husband, Kelly Golobek and Barry of San Antonio, Texas; and two great-grandchildren, Bailey and Cole Golobek.
Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Ashland Cemetery, with the Rev. Jimm Smedley officiating.
There will be no visitation.
Friends may make contributions to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 2312 Alexander Drive, Lexington, Ky. 40504-3277.
Steen Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Sen. Walter Blevins
wblevins@mrtc.com
Sunday May 11, 2008 at
11:33 AM
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My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.
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Mike Campbell
Monday May 5, 2008 at
8:38 PM
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Terry, Kelly and family: I am so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I worked for Dick & Pat for just over 8 years but they became so much more than bosses to me over the years. They helped me get through school by working around my schedule and giving me odd jobs at their house during spring breaks and the summers. But far more than that, the lessons they taught me in life and business were priceless! Dick used to say that if he could line up all the boys that worked for him over the years, they would probably stretch half way to the interstate. How many people can say that they were able to be such a positive influence to so many young lives? I know the course of my life was forever changed for the better for having benefitted from their guidance. Dick called me last March to tell me that he was looking at the picture of my six-month old son that I had sent him in a Christmas card. I was able to spend some time with him one afternoon and will treasure the pictures I took of him with my son. I so wish Pat could have been there to see him too. One of my great regrets is that the demands of my job over the last decade prevented me from visiting with Dick & Pat as much as I would have liked. As much as I loved them I know I cannot begin to feel the depth of your loss. You were truly blessed to have had them as family. I hope you find some measure of comfort in knowing how special they were to so many.
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Terry & Family
Monday May 5, 2008 at
1:58 PM
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So sorry to hear about uncle dick . I wont be able to make it to the funeral but i will be thinking about you and kelly. sherri riggsby
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Henry Riekert
Monday May 5, 2008 at
11:59 AM
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I want to express my deepest sympathy to you Terry, and your family for the loss of your dear father. Your dad and mom are two of the finest people to grace this world, and your grandparents too. I use the present term "are" because they are all very much alive in Heaven. My mom and dad used to buy my Christmas presents from your dad, back when Texaco made some great toys, such as battery-operated oil tankers. A battery-operated toy in 1960 was hot stuff. I figured out that the toys were coming from your dad's station, since they had the "Texaco" name on them. Logically, this then four-year-old boy concluded that your dad was either Santa Claus or, at the very least, working for Santa. What a gentleman. Bless you and your family. Henry
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Virginia Evans Sullivan
Monday May 5, 2008 at
9:46 AM
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Terry: I'm Dick's cousin and I'm so sorry to hear about his death. I'm currently out of town and won't be able to attend the service on Tuesday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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John T. & Lynne Browning
Monday May 5, 2008 at
8:04 AM
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Terry: We just want to express our sincerest condolences for your loss of your father. I first met "Dick" when I was about 14 or 15 years old at the station. Back then he helped me keep my old cars running from a "bucket of bolts" in the back. He NEVER charge me a dime for his advise or the old parts that were laying around. Dick also extented credit for a couple of dollars of gas to a teenage, high school kid from time to time. I don't know how, but I was always able to repay him. When Lynne and I married we lived close and bought everything automotive from your father. Jim Hall worked for your dad for many years and one day I stopped for gas. Someone had dropped off a couple of young coondogs that were about half grown. My daughters were petting them. To make them happy Dick and Jim said they would give both of them one. The dogs paws were bigger than my hands. My mother was Edith Hall married Fess and lived in the trailer by the station. She lived there until she died. I could never repay your mother and Dick for all the help and kindness they express towards her. We also just learned that your mother passed in 2005. We had no contact with them for a couple of years, we thought they were living with you in Atlanta, GA. In closing, I just want to tell you, you can be proud of your parents, two of the most precious people I have had in my life. I hope to visit you sometime. Love, JonTee & Lynne
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Earlene Cyrus and family
Sunday May 4, 2008 at
11:12 PM
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To the family of Mr. Evans:
My family and I are very sorry for your loss. I was so lucky to have had Mr. Evans as my neighbor for almost ten years. Mr. Evans and his wife were always very kind and caring people. It was such a comfort to know that such wonderful people were nearby. We will miss them greatly.
With deepest sympathy,
Earlene, Haley and Donovan Cyrus
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