Richard Evans Sr.

SIKESTON -- Richard Thomas Evans Sr., 73, died April 10, 2012, at Southeast Health Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born Dec. 7, 1938, in Scott County, to the late Elvis and Mary Williams Evans, he retired from the City of Miner Water Department. He served in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division and was of the Baptist belief. He was a former member of the VFW, American Legion Post 333 and the Sikeston Jaycees.

On Dec. 18, 1962, in Sikeston, he married Marilyn "Jo" Vincent, who survives of the home.

In addition to his wife, survivors include: two sons, Dwayne Bechel and Richard T. Evans Jr., both of Sikeston; one daughter, Renea Medling of St. Charles; two sisters, Debbie Keith and Sharon Tumbleson of Ohio; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

One brother, Ronnie Evans, preceded him in death.

Visitation is from 10 a.m. Friday until time for a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com.