Evan Richard James

JAMES, Evan Richard, age 92, of Plant City, Florida passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born on January 17, 1925 in Niagara Falls, New York to Evan Ray and Rita (Barrett) James. Evan held a Degree in Engineering from Michigan State University. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII from June 1943 – December 1945 in both Air Offensive Japan and Eastern Mandates Ryukyus as a Central Gunner. Medals earned during his service were: American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, Air Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster and a World War II Victory Medal. Evan was a union contractor and owner of Niagara Steel Finishing Company, Steel Contracting Corporation, and All Coat Industrial Coatings. He was a member of the Plant City Art Guild and First Presbyterian Church of Plant City. Evan enjoyed artistic painting, golf, horseback riding, skiing, traveling and playing piano.

Evan is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Wynona T. James. He is survived by son, James R. James (wife, Maureen) of Ransomville, NY and their children, Shandra Payne (husband, Brian) and Joshua James (wife, Amanda); great grandchildren, Benjamin and Daniel Payne; daughter, Linda James Wolff (husband, Wil) of Largo, FL and their children, Evan Kosowski (wife, Myriah), Joel Kosowski, Aaron Kosowski; and son R. Reis James (wife, Jo-Ann) of Plant City, FL and their child, Evangelon James; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, February 18, 2017, 11am at First Presbyterian Church of Plant City, 404 W. Reynolds Street Plant City, FL 33563 with Reverend David Delph officiating. A time of food and fellowship will follow the service.

Romans 5:8 King James Version (KJV)

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Condolences may be made online at www.wellsmemorial.com.