Mr Joseph W. Evans

May 27, 1924 - September 3, 2018

Joseph W. Evans, age 94, entered eternal rest on Monday, September 3, 2018. He was born in Wilson, Virginia on May 27, 1924 to Sweetney Evans and Mary Irene Johnson Evans. Mr. Evans was predeceased by his wife Cora Tobin Evans, daughter Jean Evans Kirkland and grandson Joseph M. Kirkland. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Sanitation Department of the City of Stamford after many years of service. Mr. Evans was also a member of the St. John’s Lodge #14 of Stamford, CT. He will be lovingly remembered by two daughters; Carolyn Pipkin and Juanita Evans, two grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one sister; Anna J. Jones and a host of extended family and dear friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM followed by a service of celebration at Union Baptist Church, 805 Newfield Ave. Stamford, CT. with Rev. Dr. Robert W. Perry officiating. Interment will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Darien. Services entrusted to Graves Medley Funeral Services.