Obituary of Richard J. Evans Sr.

EVANS, Richard J. Sr. Age 67 of Melbourne FL and formerly of Horseheads and Elmira passed away Tues. Jan. 31, 2012. He was born in Elmira to Arthur and Nellie (Lattin) Evans on Aug. 12, 1944. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his in-laws, Russell and Mary Robinson; and sisters, Clair and Rose Evans. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Donna Evans; Children; Doug Evans and Tiffany Peterson of Lowman, NY, Rosemary and David Belknap of Melbourne, FL, Dawn and Kevin Walker of Elmira, NY, Richard Jr. and Kristy Evans of Melbourne, FL; Grandchildren, Dennis, Dillon, Emily,Kevin, Kayla, Damiean, Joshua, Dylan, Austin, Dustin, Caleab, Layken, and Analeese; Brothers and sisters, Arthur Evans Jr., Fred (Shirley) Evans, Elizabeth (Roland) VanSkiver, Gene (Marge) Evans, Wanda (Walt) Matlock, William (Patty) Evans and James and Rusty Evans; Brothers-in-law, Ernie (Pam Goldsmith) Robinson, James (Debbie) Robinson, Gary (Leah) Robinson, Steve (Kathy) Robinson and Jeff Robinson and several nieces and nephews. Richard retired from Westinghouse/ Eaton Corporation in 2001 and Cutler Hammer. Richard loved his weekly dinners at Applebee’s and playing cards. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 S. Main St. Horseheads on Mon. Feb. 6, 2012 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 pm. His service will take place in the funeral home on Tues. at 10:00 am with a grave side service to follow in Hicks Cemetery in Lockwood, NY. Condolences and remembrances may also be left and viewed at www.barberfuneralhome.com