William
William H Evans
d. June 24, 2010
William H. Evans
Alfred Station
William H. Evans, 87, of Sherman RD., passed away Thursday (June 24, 2010) at his home.
Born in Alfred, July 27, 1922, the son of James and Phoebe Bassett Evans, he had resided in the Alfred area all his life. He was a member of the last graduating class of the Alfred High School and had attended both Alfred State College and Alfred University. His first employment was with the former Alfred Telephone Company, and later was employed as general manager for Alfred Atlas Gravel and Sand from 1960-1984. William served his country as a member of the United States Army , serving in the European- African Theatre of operations during WW-2, under the command of General George F. Patton. He was a member of the University Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, a volunteer fireman and former fire chief at the Alfred Fire Department, and served as Alfred Police Justice for several years .
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Anita Simms Evans in 1977, and two sisters, Ruth Williams and Caroline Alty.
He is survived by 4 Sons, James (Leigh Ann) Evans of Corning. G. Mitchell (Cheryle) Evans of Almond, Jay (Deborah) Evans of Ephrata, PA., and Kris (Pamela) Evans of Wayland, 16 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, several nieces & Nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Monday from1 PM until 3 PM. Private graveside services with Military Honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Alfred Rural Cemetery.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Alfred Station Fire Department, 623 State Route 244, Alfred Station, NY 14803
Alfred Station
William H. Evans, 87, of Sherman RD., passed away Thursday (June 24, 2010) at his home.
Born in Alfred, July 27, 1922, the son of James and Phoebe Bassett Evans, he had resided in the Alfred area all his life. He was a member of the last graduating class of the Alfred High School and had attended both Alfred State College and Alfred University. His first employment was with the former Alfred Telephone Company, and later was employed as general manager for Alfred Atlas Gravel and Sand from 1960-1984. William served his country as a member of the United States Army , serving in the European- African Theatre of operations during WW-2, under the command of General George F. Patton. He was a member of the University Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons, a volunteer fireman and former fire chief at the Alfred Fire Department, and served as Alfred Police Justice for several years .
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Anita Simms Evans in 1977, and two sisters, Ruth Williams and Caroline Alty.
He is survived by 4 Sons, James (Leigh Ann) Evans of Corning. G. Mitchell (Cheryle) Evans of Almond, Jay (Deborah) Evans of Ephrata, PA., and Kris (Pamela) Evans of Wayland, 16 Grandchildren, 10 Great Grandchildren, several nieces & Nephews.
The family will be present to receive friends at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell on Monday from1 PM until 3 PM. Private graveside services with Military Honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Alfred Rural Cemetery.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com . The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Alfred Station Fire Department, 623 State Route 244, Alfred Station, NY 14803
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