Alan Frank Evans Sr.

The son of Herman and Margaret (nee Benson) Evans. He spoke often of his close knit family growing up and how much he loved his parents and younger sister, the late Patricia (nee Evans) Nichols. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic during the Korean War and a tech instructor during his second tour of duty. He was very proud of the time he served his country and cherished the memories especially the time spent stationed in Iceland.

He married the love of his life, Patricia (nee Torode) and enjoyed over 50 years of marriage. He loved his job as a controls engineer. He owned his own business for sometime and traveled extensively for work, including Germany and Switzerland. He embraced retirement with great passion. He was renowned for his love and dedication for the Highland community. In addition, he dedicated countless hours of volunteering at the Highland Activity Center.

He was the proud recipient of a proclamation from Oakland County for service to the county and community. He was extremely passionate about photography. He created a Facebook page, Al's Shoebox, where he shared his creative efforts with his friends, family and community. He was equally passionate about genealogy, cooking and gardening. He enjoyed music, spending time with friends and family. He was very proud of the accomplishments of his children, James Evans, Deborah Fenbert, Laurie (Joseph) O'Callaghan and the late Alan (Theresa) Evans, Jr.; grand children, Mark, Krystal, Tammy, Nicholas, Haley, Madeline, Morgan, Jacob, Juliana, Joseph and great grandchildren, Brooke, Lucas and Teigan. He was selfless, kind and caring and will be greatly missed by friends, family and community.

A memorial service will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Highland Chapel of the Elton Black & Son Funeral Home, 3295 E. Highland Road. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm until the time of the service at 2:30pm. Burial with military honors will immediately follow at Highland Cemetery, concluded by a luncheon at the Highland Activity Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) online at afas.org, by phone at 703-972-2650, by mail check payable to Air Force Aid Society at 1550 Crystal Drive, Suite 809, Arlington, VA 22202.