Joseph Ritchey Evans Jr.

Joseph Ritchey Evans, Jr., PE, of Winter Park, passed away on October 23, 2020. Born Feb 22, 1927 in Jacksonville, FL. He was raised as a small child in Miami Beach where he grew to love the ocean. He showed his character and work ethic at a young age of 10 by delivering the newspaper until he graduated from Miami Beach High School with honors. He attended the University of Florida where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon (S??) fraternity. His education was interrupted by serving his country three times in the Merchant Marines, as a Army Paratrooper and as a Lieutenant in the Air Force where he was honorably discharged. He returned to his studies and graduated with mechanical and electrical degrees. Upon graduation he worked for Lockheed Martin and after working there for many years, went on to design and build beautiful homes in the Winter Park area. Joe was a longtime member of the Maitland Presbyterian Church. He served as an Elder, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir for 55 years, chaperoned at Montreat N.C. with the youth group and participated in the educational goals for the church. Joe was a very humble, kind and generous man who lived by the Golden Rule. He had a great sense of humor that made everyone smile. He is survived by his wife of 68 years , June S. Evans; his sister, Eleanor Sunkel (Walnut Creek, CA); daughters, June Marie Bennett, Victoria Lynn Allen and Julianne Dwyer. He also leaves his beloved grandchildren, James Dwyer, Mary Kate Savage, Andrew and Jack Dwyer, Joy Urquhart, Chad Allen, Parker and Mollianne Bennett and great-granddaughter, Harper Grace Dwyer. The family would like to thank Joe’s wonderful physicians: Dr. Tracey Rhodes, M.D., and Dr. Ralph Rodriguez, Cardiologist for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Advent Health Hospice (formerly Hospice of the Comforter) or Maitland Presbyterian Church, 341 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL 32751. Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Nov 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM at Palm Cemetery, 1005 North New York Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789. The family of Joseph Ritchey Evans, Jr. invites you to leave a message of condolence on the Tribute Wall created in his memory.

Joseph Ritchey Evans Jr.

February 27, 1927 - October 23, 2020