James married Patsy Rogers on September 12, 1959 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on October 14, 2022. Also preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Debra Gibson, three brothers; Joe Evans, Bob Evans and Tom Evans, sister Linda Morgan and grandson Skylar James Evans,
Surviving is his son Tim (Kim) Evans of Hanna City, sister Carol Danz of Farmington, two grandsons; Trace (Kelsey Mull) Evans and Tanner (Morgan) Evans, two great-grandkids; Skylar James Evans and Layla Joy Evans and son-in-law Don Gibson.
James was a volunteer Fire Fighter for West Peoria, member of Elmwood Masonic Lodge, IHSA Official for basketball and football, loved attending all sporting events for his grandkids. He got the nickname of “Milkshake Evans” which he lived up to, even to end. James also played sports in High School and coached Peoria Post #2 American Legion baseball team for many years. He started working at Brucker Company (HVAC Supply Company) in 1972. In 1983 he started his own company TEDECO as owner/operator. He got to go on his last trip to Florida recently to see his great-granddaughter for the first time and declared his life was full.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Canton are in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home at 8630 North Illinois Route 91, Peoria, IL. 61615. To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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