Robert B. Evans

Age: 87 Married City of Residence: Thorntown Indiana and Ocoee, FloridaDate of death: Monday, June 9, 2014Place of death: At Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon, Indiana Mr. Robert Blair “Bob” Evans, 87, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2014, at Homewood Health Campus in Lebanon. He was born in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania, on June 17, 1926, one of thirteen children to the late Henry and Olive (Hubler) Evans. He was first married to Wilma Evans, she preceded him in death in 1985. On April 24, 1987, Bob was married to Helen Mae (Stevens) Mahoy Evans in Ocoee, Florida. Mrs. Evans survives. Mr. Evans was raised and educated in Pennsylvania. At the age of 18, he joined the United States Army and served his country honorably during WWII, the Battle of the Bulge. Bob re-enlisted in the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Alaska for 18 months.Following his time in the service, Bob moved to Crawfordsville, Indiana and worked for Allison Transmission, a division of General Motors Corporation, in Indianapolis. In 1957, he moved to Ocoee, Florida where he had since resided with the exception of the summers spent in Thorntown. Bob retired from Walt Disney World after 17 years as a mechanic for the Disney vehicles and where he became a member of the Golden Ears Club. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Bob and Helen enjoyed their winters in Florida and their summers in Indiana.Memorial Services will be held at a later date in Ocoee, Florida.Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana is handling the arrangement for cremation. Survivors: Wife: Helen M. Evans – Thorntown, Indiana and Ocoee, FloridaTwo Children: Theresa Sabat and husband, Louis – Ocoee, Florida Robert E. Evans – Kissimmee, FloridaThree Step Children: Vicki Mahoy – Ocoee, Florida Scott Mahoy – Winter Garden, Florida Kelly Mahoy and wife, Lisa – Thorntown, IndianaNine Grandchildren Seven Great Grandchildren Sister: Wilma McKenzie – Brownsburg, IndianaSeveral Nieces and Nephews Deceased: In addition to his parents and his first wife, Bob was preceded in death by eleven siblings. Memorials: Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter 50 East 91st Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, Indiana 46240

Robert B. Evans

June 12, 2014