Our beloved John William David Evans, age 75, resident at the Oak Park Nursing Home, passed peacefully away at 2:34pm August 2, 2020 at St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital. He was welcomed into the world on June 25, 1945 in Sioux City, IA by his parents Clem Albert and Dorothy Fern (Still) Evans and his siblings James (Jimmy) Evans and Ruth Evans. John W.D. Evans met Mary M. Bower at age 15 in the church choir. He married his sweetheart on August 25, 1965. Later John completed a Music Fine Arts degree from Wayne State College, then John and Mary (Bower) Evans were stationed in Augsburg, Germany after John was drafted into the Vietnam War. They had a full and long marriage of 53 years and welcomed into their family 3 children: Jennifer W.D. Evans (4/16/70), Bryce M.W. Evans (7/13/72), and Linda A.M. Evans (7/15/74). He was an attentive and adored grandfather of 5 grandchildren: Anthony M.D. Evans (1/26/89), Zachary M.D. Stevens (3/11/97), Rebecca J.M. Hendren (12/6/05), and twins, Samual R.W. and Zoey R.D. Hendren (8/2/08).
He is preceded by his lifelong love Mary M. Evans, his parents, and siblings.
He is survived by his 3 children and their spouses, and 5 grandchildren.
The family is honoring his life and having a private visitation Saturday, August 8th promptly at 9am at the Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio, TX 78218. An informal remembrance will be held following the viewing at 202 Forrest Trail, Universal City, TX 78148.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, http://act.alz.org/goto/johnwdevans, as he fought bravely to the end.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts.
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