William W. Evans, age 92, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away February 26, 2022, at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.
William was born November 20, 1929, in Hocking County, Ohio to Guy and Carrie Evans. William retired from GE of Logan after many years with the company. William was a proud Korean War Era veteran; and served as a past President of the Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad Committee. He was an auxiliary officer with the rank of Captain for the Logan Police Department for 20 years. William also served the community as a paramedic for the Hocking County EMS, and as a Civil Defense Director for Hocking County.
Surviving are his children, William Evans Jr., Rita (Steve) Barron, and Ric (Cindy) Evans; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Sam) Lauria, Patrick (Erin) Evans, Kelly (Michael Holcomb) Barron-Holcomb, and Nicholas (Lauren) Evans; great-grandchildren, Max, Kendell, Jae, Maysen, and Meyer; sister-in-law, Clara Grenier; and several nieces and nephews.
William was preceded in death by his spouse, Genevieve B. Evans; parents, Guy and Carrie Evans; infant daughter, Kathy Lyn Evans; twin sister, Myrtle Cecil; and sister, Rhea Barber.
Calling hours were observed from 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. on Friday March 4, 2022, at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M., Friday March 4, 2022, at the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home, Logan, Ohio with Rev. Dr. Randy Hardman officiating. Burial was in Shaw Cemetery, Logan, Ohio.
In leu of flowers, the family has asked to please make donations to the Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad in William’s name.
“It’s not the beginning or the destination that counts. It’s the ride in between…This train is alive with things that should be seen and heard. It’s a living, breathing something–you just have to want to learn its rhythm.”
-David Baldacci, ‘The Christmas Train’ (2002)