John Marshall Evans
John Marshall Evans 93, of West Farmington, formerly of Solon, passed away at his home on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024.
He was born Nov. 8, 1930, in Cleveland, to the late Alexander and Marie (nee Kelly) Evans.
John graduated in 1949 from Shore High School in Euclid. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a staff sergeant where he was a weather observer.
John worked for the Higbee Department Store in Cleveland, the American Society of Metals in Russell Township, and the S Roper Lock Box Co. for over 50-plus years.
He was a member of the Farmington Senior Center, and recently inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution in 2023.
He was a train enthusiast and enjoyed traveling by train on family vacations. He collected model trains, was the family historian and was proud that he had seven family members listed on the Solders and Sailers monument in Cleveland.
John was an avid reader and enjoyed mowing his lawn.
He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Linda C. (nee Rogel) Ramey Evans, who he married on Aug. 26, 1989; loving children, Robert (Mary Lou) Evans, Jack (Diane) Evans, Patty (Gary) Stromberg, Charles “Chuck” Evans, Todd (Jane) Evans, Nancy (Craig) Todd; stepson, Aaron Ramey; brother James (Kristi) Evans; and 16 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy J. Setron; infant sister, Jane Evans; and brother Tom Evans.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, from 2-6 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, from 9-11 a.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St, Middlefield.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with Minister Chris Hutchings officiating, Military Honors will be performed by The U.S. Air Force and then a presentation by the Sons of the American Revolution following the service.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family a www.slyffh.com.
