John Evans

John Evans VIRGINIA BEACH - John "Earl" Evans, 58 years old, of Hampton Township, N.J., formerly of Virginia Beach, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at home, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. John was predeceased by his daughter, Jaime, and his father, John Robert. He is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; his son, Jason and wife Kristin; his grandson, Matthew; his stepsons, Dale Eckensberger Jr., and Randy Eckensberger; his mother, Betty Evans; and his brothers, Robert and wife Suzie, and Johnny and wife Beth. A special thank you to his in-laws who were by his side on a daily basis: father and mother-in-law; Joseph and Patricia Carey, and sister- in-law, Ellen Burzynski. John was employed by Fidelity Investments as a financial advisor for 15 years, and then owned an auto tool distribution route for four years. John loved to be with his friends, playing the guitar and singing at the Skyway Camping Resort for five years. John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Yellow Frame Presbyterian Church, 1 Yellow Frame Road, Fredon Township, N.J. Interment will be held in Yellow Frame Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Smith- McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St., Newton, N.J. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148- 0142, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.