Michael Lee Evans

by Lynn McMillen
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Michael Lee Evans On 12 September 2022, Michael Lee Evans, surrounded by family passed

peacefully away in Nashville TN after a lengthy battle with cancer. Michael was

born in Galeon OH the son of Samuel Evans and Billie Gibbs. He was raised by an

amazing step father, Elwin Hellman and lived in Morengo OH up until adulthood.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1963 and served 4 years. He then enlisted in the Army

in 1976 and served under Air Defense Artillery achieving the rank of Master

Sergeant (E-8) by the time of his retirement in 1993.

During one of his tours in Ft. Bliss, TX Michael met the love of his life, Patricia A

Murphy and they were married in 1980 . His career carried him and his bride

across the globe and they built a beautiful life that spanned 42 years.

God gave him back to us many times, but he knew it was time for Mike to go

home. We were blessed to have the time we did have. He was a very special man

who touched many lives. He lived a wonderful life and lived in places most people

only read about in books. There were a few things he didn’t get to do only

because he ran out of time. He learned to live with cancer and was very good at

  1. He fought cancer for 42 years of his life and never allowed it to define how he

lived. He was so much more than just the cancer and he never gave up.

He was a friend and mentor to everyone he encountered. He will be remembered

for his selfless acts of kindness and he will be missed by the many lives he

touched.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Son Brian, and Brother Ray . He is

survived by his wife Patricia Evans, Brother Richard Evans, step sons Randy

Carbine (Kimberly) Timothy Carbine (Marissa) and daughter Sandra Carbine.

Several grandchildren and great grandchildren shall miss their Pa. His legacy of

service to his country will forever be know for its honor and commitment. His

legacy to his family and friends will be forever remembered for his kindness,

peace, love, honesty and most of all his humor. Be thou at peace soldier, your day

is done.

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