Jerry Stephen Evans

March 3, 1947 - October 5, 2015

Jerry Stephen Evans, age 68, of Nebo, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 5, 2015 at Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky. He was a native of Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late James Graham Evans and Mary Lucille Evans. He was a resident of Nebo, Kentucky for many years. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a retired machinist after twenty-nine years with General Electric. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and riding his Gold Wing motorcycle. Jerry is survived by three daughters, Susie Ritchie and her husband, Gary, of Damascus, Virginia, Amanda Jordon of Okinawa, Japan, and Michelle Lander and her husband, Mitch, of Hanson, Kentucky; one son, Michael Simcox of Nebo, Kentucky; one brother, Sam Evans and his wife, Ann, of Abingdon, Virginia; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, Virginia with Pastor Gary Ritchie officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force and Highlands Veterans Honor Guard. Online condolences for the family may be sent and viewed by visiting www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Evans and his family are in the care of Garrett Funeral Home, 203 N. Shady Avenue, Damascus, VA 24236; ph.#: (276) 475-3631.