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Obituary
Jack Edward
Evans
(April 27, 1931 - January 6 2022)
Jack Edward Evans, 90, of
Huntington, W.Va., passed away Thursday, January 6. Born April 27, 1931,
in Barboursville, WV, Jack grew up in Westmoreland and attended Vinson
High School, where he enjoyed playing football and basketball, and
spending time with Honey Caldwell, the love of his life whom he married
in 1952. Jack joined the U.S. Navy after high school, and he and Honey
returned to Huntington after a short time living in Norfolk, VA. Jack
went to work at Armco Steel (now AK Steel) in Ashland, KY, and they
raised three children (Linda Saville, Joe Evans, and Andy Evans) who are
especially grateful for their guidance and love. In addition to working
hard, Jack coached Little League baseball, picked up tennis, rooted for
the Herd, and took the family on beach trips they remember to this day.
After he retired, Jack enjoyed a decades-long stretch of playing tennis
with friends, traveling to Marshall games and Destin, FL, and spending
time with his grandchildren (Brad Saville, Kristin Saville Williams,
Clark Evans, and Ross Evans) and great-grandchildren (Hayden and Kellan
Williams). We will remember him for many things but especially his kind
spirit, optimistic energy, substantial grit, and steady devotion to
friends and family. He is preceded in death by Honey, three brothers
(Bill, Dick, and Jim Evans), and his daughter-in-law, Teresa Evans. In
addition to his children, grandchildren, and great-children, survivors
include Linda’s husband, Ralph Saville; Andy’s wife, Leigh Hubbard;
Kristin’s husband, Bryan Williams; and Ross’s wife, Alison Nathanson
Evans. The family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at
the Woodlands Retirement Community, and particularly those in the memory
care unit, for their loving care. A family graveside service will be
held at 1:00 PM Friday, January 14 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. In
Reger Funeral Home of Huntington is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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