Gary William Evans, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at his home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1942, in Kansas City, son of William R. and Lillian Robinson Evans. He and Phyllis Embrey were married Jan. 19, 1963, in Fairview.
Gary’s family was everything to him. He was the owner and operator of All American Transmission for 35 years.
Loving survivors include his wife of 61 years, Phyllis Evans of Jackson; sons, Bill (Angie) Evans of Jackson and Mike (Kelly) Evans of Gordonville; daughter, Katie (Tim) Hill of High Ridge; and three grandchildren, Kaci Jo Evans of Jackson, Cody Evans of Altenburg and Myranda Hill of Cape Girardeau.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ed Evans; and a sister, Penny Whittenburg.
Cremation will be accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson. There will be no services
The family suggests contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Gary’s obituary at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.
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