James E. Evans Obituary
In loving memory of James E. Evans of Vienna, Illinois, who departed this world on February 24, 2025 at the age of 75. James leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Wayne O. Evans and Mayme Edna Evans (Brown). He is survived by: his wife Ann Carol (Hortin); his children, Michael Clay Evans (Kelly) of Eureka, Michelle Dawn Hunsaker (Kelly) of Vienna and Barrett James Evans of Vienna; his grandchildren, Daisha, Arianna, Joseph, Alexandria, Aidan, Maleia (Dylan), Maia, Kelsey (Tony) and Kamryn; his brother Robert Gale Evans (Patti) of Mt. Vernon; and his niece Tiffany Meyers (Jeremy).
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home (705 N 1st St, Vienna, IL 62995). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Contributions in memory of Jim may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois, 3515 N Belt W, Belleville, IL 62226, Make-A-Wish Foundation (Illinois Chapter), 200 W Monroe St Suite 1801, Chicago, IL 60606, or to the Bobby Jones Chiari and Syringomyelia Foundation, 29 Crest Loop, Staten Island, NY 10312.
