Bill Evans Obituary
We bid farewell to Bill Evans of Knoxville, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 22, 2026 at the age of 82. Bill touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bill Evans to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy Bridges and Jewel Bridges; his brothers, Roy Wayne and Ricky Allen Bridges; his nephew Joshua Shoemaker; his niece Christina Bridges; his parents-in-law, Bruce and Wanda McCroskey; and his siblings-in-law, Steve, Mike, Tony McCroskey and Donna Bridges.
He is survived by: his wife Kay Evans; his children, Ray "Wam" Turner, Timothy, Jacob Evans, Tammy Gilmore and Sarah Storey; his grandchildren, Isabela Rettman, Trevor Derryberry, Richard and Dillon Gilmore; his great grandchild Sulivan Derryberry; and his siblings, Ronnie (Tina), Donnie, Kenny, Jerry (Libby), Rocky (Debi), Danny Bridges (Sandy), Diana Huff, Pat McCoy (Eddie), Cathy Snyder (Jim) and Penny Shoemaker (David).
