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William A. "Bill" Evers
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He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, Bill moved to Cortez with his parents at a young age and graduated from Manatee High School in 1952. He served in the Merchant Marine's and later in the U.S. Army. He also served as a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper and a lieutenant at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Bill was elected to Bradenton City Council in 1974 and also served as Mayor of Bradenton from 1980 to 2000.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane, and his parents, Lillian and Bill. He is survived by his three children and their spouses: Cindy (Gordon), Billy (Cynthia), and Lil (Kenny), along with their families including grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Bill was a member of many civic and professional organizations, including DeSoto Boys Club, Florida League of Cities where he had served as president, FELT, INC. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies), and the Salvation Army. He received numerous honors, including the 1981 E. Drew Harris Award from the Florida League of Cities as the Outstanding Municipal Officer. The City of Bradenton also named the Bill Evers Reservoir in his honor. Additionally, Bill received the 1988 Mack G. Britt Award and was presented with a meeting gavel by his city employees upon his retirement as Mayor in 2000.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to FELT, INC. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies) or Tidewell Hospice.
Everyone please wear Florida Gator colors in honor of Mayor Bill Evers.
Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Brown & Sons 43rd Street Chapel and will also be streamed at William "Bill" Evers Funeral Service. There will be a private family graveside service.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
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Sherry Williamson
July 18, 2025
The Williamson family sends loving thoughts to all Bill´s family. Your entire family shared so many good memories with all of us. Our dad is having some memory issues but he never forgets the Evers family. Bill and James were a dangerous duo!
Haven Simmons
June 26, 2025
Bill Evers was a pivotal person in my life, someone meant to be, and the one and only MAYOR of Bradenton. I met him covering the Manatee County beat for Channel 40(7). The city council meetings were always entertaining, thanks in large part to his personality and presence. Years later, he kindly hired me as Public Information Officer, a job that enabled me to meet my wife, Luvy, the administrative assistant for Earl Crawley, the mayor's loyal public works director and friend. The job, in addition to providing many interesting experiences, led me to 27 years of consulting work at the National Emergency Training Center in Maryland. Thank you, Mayor Evers, for believing in me. Thank you for being a great boss and a friend. And thank you for calling me "Hav" rather than Haven, something that had not happened since I was a kid. Many people miss you, sir!
Laurie Jo Culbreath Klemm
March 18, 2025
He was a very sweet man that I had the privilege of knowing growing up in Cortez. He was always smiling and gave the best hugs! He was a good honest family man and he served his community well. Fly high Bill, Heaven gained an amazing angel. You will be missed!
Dan O´Connell
March 18, 2025
I shall miss you, my brother.
Semper Fi
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Dan O´Connell
March 18, 2025
Bill Evers is an extraordinary man. He spent his entire adult life serving his community, his state, his county, and his beloved City of Bradenton.
He was a man of great foresight that saw a dying downtown and transformed it into a thriving government center.
He accomplished so many things there isn´t time or paper to write it all. He loved his city and its people. He felt so much love and empathy for all he was responsible for. He spent his life helping the poor, homeless, downtrodden and the forgotten.
Out of office most people don´t know that he spent decades with the Salvation Army and fed hungry children and loved and admired activists that fought so hard for those in need.
I shall miss him terribly.
He was a loyal friend.
He was dedicated to his family.
He was funny.
We never stopped laughing right up to our last phone call a couple of weeks ago.
Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
Love to Jane.
I love you.
Semper Fi
Dan O´Connell
March 18, 2025
I shall miss you terribly my dear friend.
Semper Fi
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