Edward Lee Evans

Edward “Ed” Evans, age 61, of Oran passed away Sunday, Feb 4, 2018 at his home.

He was born on March 13, 1956 in Chaffee to the late Ralph and Geraldine Fowler Evans.

Ed was a truck driver for his brother, Ben until 1993. He loved those big trucks. He went to work for the Scott County Highway Department in Benton, Missouri on Oct. 1, 1994 until he retired on May 31, 2016.

He was a member of the Oran Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Fire Board. Ed was most proud of the Oran car show, which he was in charge of for 22 years. It was a very successful show every year. When he was younger he drag raced at the Sikeston Race Track. He loved kids and played Santa for the local kids and families. He was an animal lover. He left 2 cats and a stray that he was feeding. Ed was just a big kid at heart and he left behind a loving family and many friends who will miss him.

He is survived by a brother, Don (Irene) Evans of Oran; a sister, Linda (Spencer) Taylor of Benton; many nieces, nephews and good friends.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ben Evans.

Friends may call after 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday at the chapel with Bill Bradley officiating. Burial will be at New Morley Cemetery in Morley, Missouri.

Pallbearers will be Roger Graviett, Jimmy Markland, Joel Boon, Sam Unger, Devon Prindle, Ethan Evans, Lloyd Freeman and Scott Hanks.