Billy Evans

(From Ferry Funeral Home)

Billy Joell Evans, Sr., age 88, Nevada, MO passed away on Sunday, October 6th, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO following a lengthy illness. 

Billy was born August 20th, 1936 in Jerico Springs, MO to William Thomas and Dora Mae (Shields) Evans. He married Jeanette Joy Long on August 30th, 1956 in Altus, OK and she survives of the home.

Billy was raised in Jerico Springs and attended school in Bronaugh graduating from Bronaugh High School Class 1954. He joined the United States Air Force and served for eight years as a B-47 Crew Chief during the Vietnam Era. Following his years in the service, Billy worked for Foremost Dairy, Joseph A. Pohl Construction, and then 18 years for Fram Corp in Nevada. He also raised cattle and hogs. For the past 20 years, he and Joy have enjoyed spending winters in Raymondville, TX.

In addition to his wife, Joy of the home, he is survived by two children: a daughter, Barbie Bell (Gary), Clovis, NM, and a son, Billy Evans, Jr. (Terry), Surf City, NC; 11 grandchildren, Jevan Shorten (Brittney), Nevada, MO, Skye Klinksick, Lamar, MO, Darrick Crooks (Brooke), Columbia, MO, Dakota Bright (Whitney), Prairie Village, KS, Darcy Bond, Nevada, MO, Darian Steele, Joplin, MO, Trevor Thron (Jessica), Clovis, NM, Tatum Vaughan, Clovis, NM, Tara Morrison (Jacob), Clovis, NM, Jillian Evans, Oceanside, CA, and Bryce Evans, Oceanside, CA; numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Debbie Evans and Danita Bright; two sisters, and a brother.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Terry Mosher officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Hall Cemetery in Jerico Springs, MO.