James R. Evans

James R. Evans CORINTH- James R. Evans, 77, of Oak St., passed away Wednesdsay, August 17, 2011 at his home following a long illness. Born on July 4, 1934 in Corinth, he was the son of the late Fred and Bessie (Gilbert) Evans. Jim graduated from Corinth High School in 1952. He joined the United States Air Force on Feb. 20, 1953, serving during the Korean War in the 657th Communicatons Squadron. He received several medals including the Korean Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Following the war, Jim was employed as a paper inspector at the International Paper Co. in Corinth for 38 years until his retirement in 1992. He also was a member of the IP Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed his daily rides, watching Westerns on TV and doing his crossword puzzles. Survivors include three sons, Fred Evans of Queensbury, Rick Evans and his wife, Donna of Saratoga Springs and Bill Evans of Corinth; two granddaughters, Rachel Evans-Kozlowski and her husband, Eric of Saratoga Lake and Eileen Evans of Texas; one great-grandson, Damian Evans of Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 20, 2011 at the Densmore Funeral Home, Inc., 7 Sherman Ave., Corinth. Friends may call from Noon to 2 p.m., today at the funeral home, prior to the service. Burial will be at Corinth Rural Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Color Guard of the Horace D. Washburn American Legion Post 533 of Corinth. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials take the form of donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.