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James Evans Obituary
Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was a son of the late Downing and Myrtle Jackson Evans. He attended the Kingston schools. James retired from Diamond Manufacturing, Wyoming, as a tool and die maker, and later was a truck driver for his son-in-law at 3R Electric, Pikes Creek.
He served with the 109th Field Artillery, Wilkes-Barre.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Arlene Keefe Evans; daughters, Linda Littleford, Centermoreland, Arlene Rogan, Sweet Valley; grandsons, Francis Rogan, Ashley, Gary Rogan, Dania Beach, Fla.
Funeral service will be held Friday at 1 p.m. from the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas, with the Rev. Dr. William D. Lewis officiating. Interment will be in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.
Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Richard H. Disque Funeral Home Inc., 672 Memorial Highway, Dallas. Memorial donations may be made to the Luzerne County S.P.C.A.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Evans
July 31, 2009
Paul and Linda,
My prayers and sympathy are with you at this time. Carol Naylor, Ephrata
July 31, 2009
Paul and Linda,
My sincere prayers and thoughts are with you. Carol Naylor, Ephrata, Pa.
Chris & April Darrow
July 30, 2009
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Nancy Williams
July 30, 2009
Linda, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Bekki, Hank, & Vikki H.
July 29, 2009
Sorry to hear the sad news about uncle Jim. Wish you all well at this tough time.
Dorothy Keefe
July 29, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers, I am so sorry for your loss, and your family as well....you have been together a long time,I've been thinking of you all day........so sorry .
Ann Drury
July 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Carl Heidel
July 29, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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