D. William ‘Bill’ Evans Jr.
WOOSTER - D. William “Bill” Evans, Jr., 72, of Wooster died on Friday, June 19, 2020 in Medina General Hospital.
He was born February 27, 1948 in Cleveland to D. William and Helen Tobey Evans and grew up in Cleveland Heights.
Bill obtained a BA from Hillsdale College in 1969, his Juris Doctor degree in 1972 from Ohio State University School of Law and a Master of Laws in 1973 from University of Miami School of Law. He began his law career working for Taggart, Cox and Hays, as Assistant Wooster City Law Director and for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. In 1982, he was elected as a Wayne County Municipal Judge serving from 1982-2005. From 2006-2017 he served at a U.S. Department of Justice Immigration Judge. Following his retirement from Immigration Court, he rejoined O.J.I. (Ohio Jury Instructions)
He was active in the community service on the Board of Directors for Hospice of Wayne County, United Way of Wooster and the Wooster Youth Baseball. He also served on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army and was a trustee for First Presbyterian Church and the John W. Landis Scholarship Trust. Bill was a youth baseball coach from 1993-2004 and a Boy Scouts Firearm instructor. Professionally, Bill was involved in the Ohio Jury Instruction Editorial Board from 1990-2003 and a Judicial College instructor from 1988-2005 among others.
Bill is survived by his wife, Josephine Wilson Evans; son D. William “Will” (Bridget) Evans, III; grandson William D. Evans “Smalls”; sister Diane Evans of Gainesville, FL and beloved family, especially Tobey Morison and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private family services will be held.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., is assisting the family.
Contributions may be directed to Dreams on Horseback, https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/aNjSSfl9PBLguiWVcUDEcw?t=1592825788
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
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Richard Ison
I just got on the 1965 class site this morning after Bill"s memorial and read a message he had sent me February 28, 2018." I remember playing little league baseball together. BarneyTaylor was the coach. i hit you with a pitch during practice one Saturday. Had real problems throwing inside after hitting our catcher. Hope all is well with you and your family. Bill Evans.
I am really sorry i never got to respond. I would have told you that I moved as slow as paint dries, and probably didnt get out of the way in time. Rest in peace,Bill.
Sincere Condolences to your family,
"Richie"
Mark Kinsler
I remember Bill Evans. Nice kid with glasses, as I recall. He led a good and purposeful life, and may he rest in peace.
Dane Carney
I met Bill in Junior High and we were very close for years. I was at his house many times and got to know his parents and sister quite well. The death notice for Bill lists his sister's given name but everyone who knew her called her "Taffy".
They had a boat and kept it at Wildwood Marina (I think that was the name of the Marina) and we would go out on Lake Erie and water ski. I became somewhat proficient up to the point of only using one ski. Bill's family gave me such a wonderful, fun opportunity. After High School, I basically lost track of Bill. It saddens me to think that I never saw him again.
Charles Peterman
Met Bill while attending Monticello Junior High. We became friends and hung out together. We had several mutual friends, one in paticular Bill Anderson. We had a lot of fun together. I was very proud of Bill for his accomplishments in the legal field, being a Judge and all. A real down to earth Man. He wil be missed by his Family, Friends and Community. Rest in peace my Brother. Sympahty and Prayers to the Family.
Chuck Peterman
Class of "65"
Mary Kerr (Berr)
Bill Evens.......... wow lots of fun memories from A Cappella Choir days. When I think of Bill, my memories are of him was being very tall, quiet, and someone who was very kind. He was a thinker and an observer.
I am sorry for his family and friends for having to keep him close in memory.