- Date Of Birth: September 2, 1928
- Date Of Death: October 14, 2019
- State: Michigan
Joseph Evans, Jr. age 91, of Vandalia, died peacefully Monday afternoon, October 14, 2019, in the comfort of his family’s presence in Ascension Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo.
He was born September 2, 1928 in Missouri the third of seven children born to Joseph and Azell Evans, Sr. He married Clara King Evans July 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She preceded him in death on August 4, 1994.
Joe was a business man, having partnership in a construction company, J and J, as well as owning the Vandalia Lounge for over 20 years. He will always be known for the original “Joe Burger.” Joe was a loving, caring, and giving man to everyone. He enjoyed being supportive of the various sports and activities of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved Jazz music, dancing, and shooting pool.
Joe will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by three sons, Ricky (Teresa) Evans of Cassopolis, Joseph Evans, III of Chicago, James (Lisa) Ladd of Dallas, Texas; seven granddaughters; four grandsons; eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Rosalie Puckett and Dorothy J. Smith both of Vandalia; one brother, James G. Evans of Dayton, Ohio; one special nephew Lawrence Denard Croom of Vandalia; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two daughters; two sons; two brothers, Virgil L. Evans, Sr., Chester Evans; and one sister, Delores Evans.
