William Francis Evans, Jr.
June 18, 1944 ~ June 3, 2005
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
William Francis Evans, Jr., 60, of 30 Cub Road, Asheville, died Friday, June 3, 2005, at his home.
A native of Lowell, MA, he was a son of the late William F. Evans, Sr. and Ruth Nison Evans and was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred “Millie” Varney Evans. A US Army veteran of Vietnam, he was a member of the American Legion in Watertown, NY and was employed by the TA Truck Stop at exit 37 on I-40.
Survivors include a son, Anthony Evans of Florida; two adopted daughters, Deborah Turcott and Rebecca Arnold of Asheville; a sister, Carol Leonard and a brother, Richard Evans, both of Lowell, MA; two adopted grandchildren, Heather Hubbard of Asheville and Jason Hubbard of Camp Pendleton, CA; four nieces and one nephew.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military rites provided by Asheville High School Marine JROTC.
His family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service and request that memorials be made to JROTC at Asheville High School, 419 McDowell Street, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Bill was a wonderful person! I still can’t believe he’s gone. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Mr. Bill, as We all Called him at the Truck Stop, will be missed. I remember going into the store many late nites and he was always there..his smile kinda wore on you..may God Bless You at This Time and Know that God is with you..
To Deborah and Rebecca, thank you for all the years you were part of my uncle’s life.
Uncle Billy – Rest in peace.
Love, Donna
Bill’s sweet smile and friendly good morning wave will be missed by all that worked with him and all that loved him. His ‘Biscuit Run’ on weekends will always be remembered.