Robert D. Evans

Robert Dale Evans, 78, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away February 19, 2023 under the tender care of the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. 

He was born May 26, 1944, in Fordsville, Kentucky to the late Robert “Jack” Evans and Josephine Colyer Evans.

In 2020, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Wilma Lee Wilkerson. He was also preceded in death by his sister Dorothy “Dean” Van Gundy and brothers Carroll Evans and James “Big Boy” Evans.

As a child Dale enjoyed playing basketball and baseball and spent lots of time in the woods with his brothers, and later developed a passion for University of Kentucky basketball and for the music of Dolly Parton. He retired from ALCOA in 2000, after which he spent the next 22 years of retirement playing golf, watching movies, and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Dale is survived by his daughter Sherrie Lynn Stroud (Gene Stroud) of Owensboro, Kentucky; son, Kevin Lee Evans (Joy Evans) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; and Dr. Robert D. Evans, Jr. (Dr. Leiza Nochebuena-Evans) of Murray, Kentucky. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Robert Stroud, Charles Stroud, Christopher Stroud, Taylor Burns, Delaney Evans, and John Evans and two great-grandchildren.

His family will hold a small ceremony to celebrate his life at a later date. Dale asked that anyone wishing to pay their respects to him, and his life are directed to donate to the American Heart Association or to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mr. Robert D. Evans by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.