Oct. 13, 1940 - Feb. 10, 2013

BRISTOL - Mr. Phillip P. "Phil" Evans, 72, of Bristol, passed away at Elkhart General Hospital at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, following an extended illness.

He was born in Goshen on Oct. 13, 1940, to the late Duerill and Mary G. "Gladys"(Wogoman) Evans.

Surviving are his daughter, Kimberly J. "Kim" Evans of Mishawaka; his sons, Kirt J. (Lori) Evans of Elkhart and Keith J. (Kelly Krieghbaum) Evans of Bristol; stepson Brad A. (Tammy) Comer of Elkhart; brothers Bill (Betty) Evans of Bristol and Jerry (Sally) and Roger (Ginger) Evans, both of Goshen; sisters Delores (Vern) Stewart of Santa Margarita, Calif., and Diane Maloney of Porter, Texas; a former spouse and mother of their children, Lucinda "Cindy" Evans of Elkhart; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Evans, and sisters Devera Elmore and Dorothy Hoover.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013, at Billings Funeral Home in Elkhart, where the funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013. Pastor Gary Sheets of the First Nazarene Church of Shipshewana will officiate. In accordance to the family's wishes, cremation will follow the services.

Phil worked his entire life as an electrician in the local mobile home/RV industry. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Notre Dame football fan as well as a Dale Jarrett and Jimmy Johnson NASCAR enthusiast.

Online condolences can reach the family at www.billingsfuneralhome.com.

Diane Maloney, Porter, TX Kim, Kirt and Keith I wish I could be with you all,during this hard time in your life. In my heart I'am there, I hurt really bad. Your Dad was always one of my 5 brothers. A credit your Dad deserves at this time is a disagrement him and I had when Mom passed and he said he made arrangments for a family photo. I said no and he said the ratio of us all ever being together again was 9to1 and he was very right as that never came to pass again. So my heart goes out to all 3 of you as he loved you very much and he made happen a photo that will last a long time of this Evans era.Keep in touch Love ya all very much Aunt Diane

Carol Boynton, Elkhart, IN I worked with Phil at Delta Homes. He was a "tough cookie" around his fellow employees, but a real "softy" at heart. We shared some fun times back in the 70's when he would come through the office with his time cards or a complaint. He was always ready with a quick smile for the "ladies" in the office. I haven't seen him in many years and wonder if he ever gained any weight, he was always so thin. God has gained another angel in heaven.

Tim Stewart, Belfair, WA Kirt, sorry to read about your dad.Tim & Amy Stewart

Shelley Williams, Elkhart, IN Dear Kim,Kurt,Keith I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I knew Phil for many years and he was always a kind man to me. Kim & I use to run around Delta Homes back in the day when Phil and my Father(Dick Borosh) worked together. Be strong thru these rough days ahead and remember all the good times together. Much love to all!!!!!