James W. "Jimmy" Evans's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2026 in Lake City, Florida

James W. "Jimmy" Evans

March 19, 1952 - June 9, 2026 (74 years old)

Lake City, Florida

James W. "Jimmy" Evans's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2026 in Lake City, Florida

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Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory

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James W. "Jimmy" Evans

March 19, 1952 - June 9, 2026 (74 years old)

Lake City, Florida

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James W. Evans Obituary

It is with sadness that the passing of James W. Evans in Lake City, Florida is shared. James W., born on March 19, 1952 in Live Oak, Florida, passed away on June 9, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James W. Evans to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Vann Evans and Eula Mae Barfuss; his parents-in-law, Jesse and Mary Epperson; his grandparents, William "Bill" Brock and Candaisy E. Brock; his sisters, Paulette Lashley and Tanya "Toni" Collins; his brother-in-law Joe Lashley; and his grandson Braeden James Waller.

He is survived by: his wife Marion Epperson Evans of Lake Park, GA; his children, Alicia Waller (David) of Lake City and James Ryan Evans (Genia Gray) of Lake Park, GA; his siblings, Randall "Jack" Evans (Barbara) of Fargo, GA, Sandra Goodson (Kermit) of Lake City and Eula "Midge" Starling (Johnnie) of Lake City; his siblings-in-law, Johnny Collins of Lake City, Marvin Epperson (Carol) of Brandon, FL, Jesse Epperson of Lake Park, GA and Sarah Butts (Ricky) of Live Oak; and his grandchildren, Skylar Waller, Trace Waller of Crawfordville and Harrison Waller (Shelley). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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3596 US-441, Lake City, FL 32025

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3596 US-441, Lake City, FL 32025

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