Richard "Dick" P. Evans

August 25, 1943 - June 12, 2019

Richard “Dick” P. Evans, age 75, of Mattoon, IL peacefully passed away at 6:45 PM, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at his residence. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 12:00 PM, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL; Pastor Virgil Baker will officiate. A committal service will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Dick was born on August 25, 1943 in Taylorville, IL the son of the late Robert and Lena (Poe) Evans. He married his true love, Madonna Lawhorn on August 18, 1962 in Mattoon, IL; Mrs. Evans passed away on February 28, 2017. Dick is survived by his two children; Kimberly Smith of Rantoul, IL, Robert Evans and wife Brandy of Mattoon, IL; seven grandchildren, Richard Smith of Mattoon, IL, Tyler Evans and wife Shelby of Trilla, IL, Shantell Smith of Mattoon, IL, Rayne Williams of Mattoon, IL, Rylee Price of Mattoon, IL, Keaton Evans of Mattoon, IL, and Kimberlynn Evans of Mattoon, IL; five great grandchildren, Hayden Dobbs of Mattoon, IL, Ryker Smith of Mattoon, IL, Gracelynn Salvas of Mattoon, IL, Annika Evans of Trilla, IL, and Jayden Smith of Altamont, IL; one brother and two sisters. Dick was employed by Local Union 149 as a pipefitter. He was a member of Mattoon Moose Lodge 803 where he enjoyed socializing with his friends. Dick enjoyed doing yard work and was a proud and devout Chicago Cubs fan. His favorite time spent was with his children and grandchildren. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.