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John "Jack" McEvoy

1929 - 2018

John "Jack" McEvoy obituary, 1929-2018, Springfield, IL

BORN

1929

DIED

2018

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Butler Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center

900 S. Sixth St.

Springfield, Illinois

John McEvoy Obituary

John "Jack" McEvoy 1929 - 2018
Springfield , IL—John "Jack" McEvoy, 88, of Springfield, passed away at 4:39 p.m. on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center.
Jack was born September 27, 1929 in Decatur, the son of Michael and Ethel (Dillion) McEvoy. He married Shirley A. Heimlich on September 4, 1956 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church; she preceded him in death on August 23, 1998.
Jack attended Decatur High School. He worked for the State Journal-Register for more than 27 years, and previously worked for Sangamo Electric. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Teamsters Mailers Union Local #916. Jack was an avid golfer and Lincoln Greens was his second home.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jean "Jeany" McEvoy; great-granddaughter, Everly Jo Carter; and seven siblings, Michael, Bill, and Tom McEvoy, Annabelle Johnson, Lucille Nirider, Betty Lewis, and Catherine Terneus.
Jack is survived by his children, JoEllen (Gene) Jackson of Melbourne, Australia, Judy Hessler (Mike Kunz, deceased) and Chris (Bonnie Dietz) McEvoy, both of Springfield and John (Debra) McEvoy of Sherman; grandchildren, Kayla (Jason) LeMasters, Jessie McEvoy, and Chad (Kim) Carter, all of Springfield, and Jacob McEvoy of Sherman; two great-grandchildren, Maddox and Beckett, and one on the way, Cruz; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Cremation care will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies.
Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield.
Memorial Ceremony: 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 4400 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Published by The State Journal-Register from Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2018.
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Hard to believe Jack has been in Heaven for almost a year. Undoubtedly he's teeing it up right now with some of his Lincoln Greens buddies, including my dad, Pat Kane.

Dave Kane

August 1, 2019

To my life long good friend Rest in peace
Bob & Penny Clifford

August 11, 2018

Wish I could have had one last Dance with Jack to the jukebox at Frannys.

Donna Philmont Toigo

August 10, 2018

Judy & family: It makes me sad to know of your loss. Jack was blessed to have each of you & in return, you were blessed to have him. Speaking of blessings, I too was blessed. Jack & Shirley treated me as if I was one of their own. For 41 years I have seen you & your family go through good & bad times. I keep you all deep in my heart and prayers. May your wonderful memories keep you close to Jack. God Bless you all!

Debbie Wolff

August 9, 2018

Judy,Chad and the McEvoy's. Our whole family has been blessed to have shared great times with Jack over many years. It was always nice to be with him. We are so very sorry. He will be missed and remembered.

Rick, Trish, Sarah, Monica.

August 8, 2018

Johnny so sorry to hear about your Dad s passing. Prayers for you and your family.

Sandy Woods

August 8, 2018

Dear McEvoy family, I'm sorry to hear about Jack's passing. I'll always remember him as one of my dad's best golf buddies at Lincoln Greens. Our fathers' friendship allowed us to becone friends when we were kids. I still remember taking the North Walnut bus to come out to your house on Ledlie and spend the day with Chris and the rest of you. My condolences go out to all of you.

Dave Kane

August 7, 2018

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900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703

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900 S. Sixth St., Springfield, IL 62703

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