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George B. Evans

1932 - 2019

George B. Evans obituary, 1932-2019, East Peoria, IL

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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Remmert Funeral Home

521 East Washington Street

East Peoria, Illinois

George Evans Obituary

George B. Evans
EAST PEORIA - George B. Evans, 86, of East Peoria passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, in Peoria.
He was born on December 27, 1932, in Dell Rose, TN., to Frank and Hattie (Mullins) Evans He married Dorothy Hill on February 14, 1965, at the First Baptist Church in East Peoria. She preceded him in death.
Surviving are his son, Michael Evans of East Peoria; three grandchildren; and one brother, Aaron (Conda) Evans of Fayetteville, TN.
George served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. After leaving the Navy, George moved to Illinois and worked for Caterpillar, Inc., retiring in 1986. After his retirement, George managed his rental properties until his passing. George was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in East Peoria and the U.A.W. Local 974.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a devoted Cardinals baseball fan.
A funeral service will be Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior to the service, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Pastor Keith Ingold will officiate. Burial will follow the funeral at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church in East Peoria.
Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.



Published by Peoria Journal Star from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2019.
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George was one of the best Brother-In-Laws anyone could have. I regret being able to be there. But, George would understand. He was very special.

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