Joseph LaRue Evans

Joseph LaRue Evans obituary, Boaz, AL

Joseph LaRue Evans

Joseph Evans Obituary

Visit the Mcrae Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Mr. Joseph LaRue Evans, age 86, of Boaz, Alabama, died on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at UAB Medical Center.

Plans for a memorial service in Illinois will be announced at a later date.

Mr. Evans was born in Illinois on November 16, 1938, to Joe & Irene Wilson Evans. He retired from owning and operating his construction company.

Mr. Evans is survived by his wife: Marilyn Evans of Boaz, Son: Kevin Evans of Boaz, Grandchildren: Andrew Evans, Angela Evans, Tyler Evans, Grant Evans, and Amanda Eghtedari, and Brother: William Evans of Illinois. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Joe & Irene Evans, Daughter: Kathy Evans, and Sister: Barbara Sidebottom.

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