Walter "Wally" Raymond Evans Jr, 83 of Sebastian FL passed away after prolonged illness on Friday January 1, 2016 at his residence in Sebastian FL. He was surrounded by his family.
Wally was born November 20, 1932 in Williamsville NY the only child of Walter and Gertrude (Schuler) Evans.
In his youth he was an avid Boy Scout and rose to the highest rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of the prestigious Order of the Arrow.
He married Beatrice "Bea" Berger of Williamsville NY on October 29 1955 and was a businessman in Williamsville owning and operating Mill Street Auto Service, then Wehrle Motors.
Wally was also a community leader in Williamsville working tirelessly to support and raise money for youth activities and youth sports in the benevolent organization he proudly helped found, The Jolly Boys of Williamsville.
Upon his retirement he and Bea moved to Sebastian Florida where he made many friends in his employment at Walmart and his activities in the Sebastian Elks Club.
Walter is survived by his wife Beatrice Ann Evans and his children Douglas (and spouse Laurie), Nadine, and Catherine Evans, daughter-in-law Jo Ann Voeller, his grandchildren Benjamin, Amelia, and Joseph Evans, Jeffery Potts(and spouse Helen), Ryan Potts (and spouse Melanie), and Cassandra Potts, his step grandchildren Matthew Juarez, Christina Dean (and spouse Christopher), and Alex Juarez (and spouse Stacie), his great-grandchildren Skylar, Ayden, Landen and Tommie (Ryan and Melanie), Dixie, Aldon, Mattie, and Liam (Jeff and Helen), Kinsley (Alex and Stacie), and Savannah Grace (Christina and Christopher).
A memorial service will be held Friday, January 8th, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Seawinds Funeral Home, 735 S Fleming St, Sebastian FL 32958
A reception is to follow at The Sebastian Elks Lodge, 731 S Fleming St. Sebastian FL, 32958
The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers a memorial may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.