John Stuart Evans

1934 - 2015

John Stuart Evans obituary, 1934-2015

BORN

1934

DIED

2015

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Memphis, Tennessee

John Evans Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 26, 2015.

Maj. John S. Evans, USMC Retired, 80, of Bartlett, passed from this life Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. He was born, August 28, 1934 in Cincinatti, OH to the late Robert V. Evans, Sr. and Sarah Ross Weakley Evans. Maj. Evans was a graduate of Miami University (OH) and a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. He served as a Naval Aviator in the U.S. Marines for 20 years, served 2 tours in Viet Nam and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and The Gold Star in lieu of a 2nd Flying Cross. He was a life member of M.O.A.A., a member of Woodland Presbyterian Church and owner of Stuart Business Services until 2013 where he served as an Accountant and Tax Advisor. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Todd S. Evans. Maj. Evans is survived by his wife of 58 years, Janet "Jan" Whitehouse Evans, sons; Scott Evans (Lois), Tim Evans (Terri), sisters; Sallie and Betsy Evans, brothers; Robert and Calvin Evans and 4 grandchildren; Chris, Courtney, Hallie and Samantha. The family will receive guests for sharing of stories, refreshments and memories on Wednesday, January 28th at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. A Memorial Service celebrating Maj. Evans will be 11am, Thursday, January 29th at Woodland Presbyterian Church on Park Ave. Memorials can be made to the Woodland Presbyterian Church or the American Cancer Society.

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January 28, 2015

Andy & Susan Rego

We are grateful that we were able to spend some quality time with John and Jan in September at my first reunion since leaving school and deeply saddened by this sudden loss of John. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace, my brother.

January 28, 2015

David Hallin

Major John Evans was the Maintenance Officer when we relocated Marine Observation Squadron - 2 [VMO-2] from Da Nang, RVN to Camp Pendleton, CA in April of 1971. He, WO John Molko [Assistant M.O.] and I [1st Lt., Embarkation O.] were the last officers in VMO-2 to depart Da Nang along with eight enlisted troops. Major Evans had orders to the Marine Air Reserve Training Detachment [MARTD] at NAS Memphis and, I am sure, was influential in my assignment to VMA-124 after I was released from active duty in October of 1972. We worked together in two commands. John was very intelligent, hard working and conscientious.

Pamela and I extend our sincere condolences to Jan and the Evans family.

David Hallin, Colonel, USMCR Retired

January 28, 2015

Ann

I am so sorry for your loss. May the true God comfort you in your time of need. 2corn1:3.

January 28, 2015

Ann & Chuck Gallagher

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

January 27, 2015

Terri Evans

To our father; a true American Patriot; a remarkable husband, father, and Marine Corpse Officer whom gave selflessly to his family, his Country and his Church. He was a quiet and gentle man with volumes of wisdom and knowledge. Having Maj John Evans as my father-in-law for near twenty-five years was an honor and a true blessing. RIP, Dad. I will miss you and will always hold you dear in my heart, with everlasting love.

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