More detail on this person: It is with deep
regret that I pass on the news of Jon Evans Sr.
passing on Wednesday of this week. Funeral
arrangements are below. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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Date posted on this site:
03/10/2024
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Jon had been ill for a long time with a failing
heart. He was sent home from the hospital two
weeks ago to spend his remaining days at home.
No wonder the weekly calls stopped. He has called
me continously since moving to OK in Jul 11. Each
call ended with him telling me he was dying.
Tortured soul. Extremely proud to have been
placed in the Alabama Military Hall of fame.
I encouraged him to talk to the author Earl Swift
who wrote Where they Lay. John closely witnessed
the death of Maj Jack Barker, 24 Mar 71 when
Barker's slick had it's main rotor shot off in
Laos and Jon always talked about seeing the CE
fall out of the aircraft. At times he would say
telling his story was good for him, at times not.
From: Michael Sloniker
Please note any flowers may be sent to Madison
Chapel Funeral Home up till Friday Evening and in
that instance please send to First Christian
Church. We all here appreciate your thoughts and
prayers.
Arrangements for Jon F. Evans Sr. : Visitation
will be Saturday September 15th from 12N-2pm at
First Christian Church (3209 Whitesburg Dr.
Huntsville, AL) Funeral Services will follow.
Madison Chapel Funeral Home (8521 Hwy 72
Madison, AL) is handling the arrangements. My dad
will be laid to rest at Arlington National
Cemetary (www.arlingtoncemetery.mil) at a later
date.
From: Jessica K. Garrard (daughter) and Jon F.
Evans, Jr. (son)