Lynn Evans

Lynn Evans, 85, of Carterville formerly of Anna, died at 9:48 am Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion. He was born March 15, 1930 in Anna, Illinois to Floyd Harold and Elsie (Tillman) Evans. He married Virginia Clark on June 6, 1954 in Corinth, Mississippi. She preceded him in death on October 24, 2002. Lynn was proud of his service in the United States Army when he was active during the Korean War Era. He owned many service stations in his lifetime as well as bowling alleys. He worked as a Service Manager at Ryland Pearl Dealership in Anna, Illinois which later became known as Coad Chevrolet. He also worked in sales for Sherlock Holmes in his later working career. Lynn first and foremost loved Jesus. He also loved his family, making breakfast for his children, loved his pets, enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboy’s football team, loved playing cards and loved to work in his yard keeping it and his rose garden very well-manicured. He was very active in church in the community of Carterville where he served as Deacon at the First Christian Church and in his earlier life he also served as Deacon at the First Christian Church in Anna. Lynn is survived by a Son, Brian (Judy) Evans of Carbondale, IL, 2 Daughters, Valerie (Doug) Reed of Ocala, FL & Erica (Roger) Garrison of Springfield, IL, 2 Sons, Mike (Monna) Watchinski of Morris, IL & Marshall Watchinski of Perry, FL; 11 Grandchildren whom include Keith (Katie) Evans of Durham, NC, Melissa Evans of Nashville, TN, Greg Kelley of Carterville, IL, Joshua (Caitlin) Reed of Wichita, KS, Lindsay (Jonathan) Pollock of Clermont, FL, Sydney Garrison of Springfield, IL, Angela (Jamie) Bastian of Galesburg, IL, Chele (Jorge) Arana of Joliet, IL, Seth Watchinski of Morris, IL, Stephanie (Dave) Stacy of Ottawa, IL & Colby Watchinski of Pittsburg, KS; 12 Great-Grandchildren; 5 Siblings, Eileen Robbins of Grand Chain, IL, Bernita Frerichs of Danforth, IL, Geneva Sechrest of Urbana, IL, Helen Saddoris of Urbana, IL & Donny Evans of Marion, IL; Many Nieces, Nephews and Other Relatives & Many Friends. He was preceded in death by his Wife, Virginia Evans; Parents, Floyd and Elsie Evans and 2 Brothers, Glenn Evans and Jerry Evans. Services will be at 1:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Crain Funeral Home Egyptian Chapel in Energy with Doug Reed officiating. Interment will be in Egyptian Memorial Gardens in Energy. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until the time of the service at the funeral home. Full military honors will be accorded by the Illinois Honor Guard and the local Herrin VFW Post 1567 & American Legion at the graveside. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Carterville and will be accepted at the Funeral Home.

Lynn Evans

March 15, 1930 - February 17, 2016