Ronald Joe Evans, 65 of Choctaw, OK passed away August 18, 2016. He was born December 12, 1950. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Brenda Blackaby Evans; daughter Sherri Dawn Evans; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is survived by his parents Kenneth Evans and his wife Willene; son Chris Evans and his wife Marva; two grandsons Chase Evans and Bryce Evans; granddaughter Allison Greb; great grandson Levi French; brother Mike Evans and his wife Becky; sister Sandy Pratt and her husband Tom; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Ron owned and operated, along with his wife, Brenda, their electrical contracting business All Star Electric Inc. for 37 years. Ron was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for 45 years, going through the Apprenticeship program himself and also serving in leadership roles with IBEW for 20+ years. He also served as pension trustee for the National Electrical Contractors Association. Ron was a big supporter of the National Wild Turkey Federation as a senior sponsor for 15+ years. His dollars helped preserve America’s hunting heritage for future generations. These dollars support habitat for wild turkey, Women in the Outdoors Programs, and Jake Youth Programs. Ron loved to hunt and fish and spend time at their lake house. He was an avid Yankee baseball fan. What was most important to Ron was spending time with his grandsons, family and friends. Visitation with the family is 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Sunday, August 21 at Bill Eisenhour Northeast Funeral Home. Funeral services are 1:00 PM Monday, August 22, 2016 at Bethel Church in Choctaw, OK. Interment is at Memory Lane Cemetery, Harrah, OK. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the National Wild Turkey Federation by contacting Beth Christie at bchristie@nwtf.net , NWTF, 770 Augusta Road, Edgefield, SC 29824.
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