Darrell Lee Evans of Shawneetown

Darrell Lee Evans, 86, of Shawneetown passed peacefully on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind.

Darrell was born on April 2, 1938, in Harrisburg. He was the son of the late Arthur and Marie (Riegel) Evans. He married the former Mary Ann Parish on Aug. 10, 1957. They were married for 65 years. Sadly, Mary Ann preceded Darrell in death on Oct. 23, 2022.

Darrell was an operating engineer. Darrell attended the Calvary's Promise Church in Shawneetown. He enjoyed being with his family, fishing and watching sports.

Darrell is survived by his daughter, Cheri and Donnie Downen of Ridgway; son Alan and Nickie Evans of New Haven; his grandchildren, Cody Downen, Jordan Evans (Sean Adams), Cory Evans and Erin (Rob) Gmerek; great-grandchildren Asa, Austin Evans, Jeff, Alan and Travis Gmerek; his sisters, Margaret (Ed) Miller, Mary Ann (Buddy) Meadows, and Marcia Hooten, all of Harrisburg; and many nieces and nephews.

Darrell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Ann; brother Donald, and a brother-in-law, Gary Hooten.

Graveside services for Darrell will be on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Union Ridge Cemetery near New Haven starting at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Buddy Hubbard will officiate. Those attending should go directly to the cemetery.

Cox & Son Funeral Homes and Monuments handled arrangements.