Obituary of John E. Evans

John E. Evans Of Accoville, WV John E. Evans, 33, of Accoville, departed this life Thursday, March 24, 2011, surrounded by his loving family, from Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston, after an extended illness. He was born May 19, 1977, at Man, the son of the late John Gilco and the late Carolyn Church. He was adopted by his aunt and uncle, Angeline Gilco Evans of Accoville and the late Ricky L. Evans, who raised him from the age of three weeks. Also preceding him in death are his paternal grandparents, Tom and Addilee Blankenship Gilco; one uncle, Terry Gilco; and cousins, Tamara Gilco, David Aaron Gilco, Austin Lovins, Isaac Harris, and Jennifer LeAnn Evans. John loved to spend time outside walking and enjoying nature. He never met a stranger and talked to everyone who crossed his path. Those left to cherish his memory are two sons, Zachary and Jacob, both of Crooked Creek; the mother of his children, Tabithia Fields of Crooked Creek; his mother, Angie Evans of Accoville, three brothers, Greg (Jessica) Evans of Billings, MT, and Russell Evans and Ricky (Carol) Evans, both of Accoville; one half-brother, Michael Church of Pineville; a very special cousin and caretaker, Tommy Lee Gilco of Mill Creek; a special cousin who watched over him throughout his life, Jeananne Gilco of Accoville; his best friend and uncle, Alvin Gilco of Accoville; and many nieces and nephews along with a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will commence 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church at Accoville Hollow with Rev. John T. Viars officiating and eulogy read by Tommy Gilco. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens at Godby. Visitation will be held from 4-10 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt. Olive Free Will Baptist Church and one hour prior to services at the church also. Pall bearers will be family and friends. Online condolences may be sent to krantzmcneelyfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.