Jesse A. Evans Jr.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Jesse A. Evans Jr., 89, a lifelong farmer and Eminence resident, passed peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 6 2018, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born Aug. 15, 1928 to the late Jesse and Cressie Iola (Goss) Evans.

Jesse was a 1946 graduate of Eminence High School.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Mary (Patrick) Evans; loving daughters, Jill Shields and Phyllis Quintana; sons-in-law, Tommy Shields and Armando Quintana; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at Whitaker Funeral Home, Cloverdale, with calling hours from noon to 2 pm. Burial to follow at Mannan Cemetery, Lewisville.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Eminence A&A Fire Department and Morgan County Weekday Religious Education.

Condolences may be sent to the family @whitakerfuneralhome.net.