Delbert Lee Evans
Funeral services for Delbert Lee Evans, 70, Bakersfield, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 3, 2017 at Amy Baptist Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Evans passed away at 11:15 p.m., Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
He was born April 1, 1947, at Elijah, Missouri, to Cora “Imogene” Evans Mitchell. Delbert graduated from Bakersfield High School with the Class of 1966. On September 19, 1970, he was married at Bakersfield, Missouri, to Donna Rhine. Mr. Evans was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a member of the Bakersfield V.F.W. and enjoyed his cattle, horses, going to flea markets and visiting while drinking coffee at The Bakersfield Café; above all he loved his family and church family. Mr. Evans was a member of Amy Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Evans, of the family home; two children, Matthew Evans and wife, Amber, Bakersfield, Missouri and Kim Shrable, West Plains, Missouri; six grandchildren, Abbigayle Evans and fiancée, Cody Robinson, Dessirae Evans, Delbert Finn Evans, Kaleb Shrable and wife, Erin, Jacob Shrable and wife, Ashley and Noah Shrable; four great-grandchildren, Easton, Koy, Everly and Mavlynn; four brothers, Richard Mitchell, Donald Mitchell, Dale Evans and wife, Jackie and Clifton Evans and wife, Linda; four sisters, Peggy Tyler and husband, John, Pat Carrico and husband, Bill, Thelma Johnson and husband, Larry and Lillie Moss; one son-in-law, Ron Shrable; one sister-in-law, Pauline Evans; one brother-in-law, Tommy Brown; and several nieces and nephews.
His mother, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lee and Faye Rhine, his grandparents, Bill and Emeline Evans, three brothers, Bennie, Dallas and Junior Evans and one sister, Artice Brown, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Hawkins Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hawkins Ridge Cemetery and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lisa Manion Meade
October 31, 2017 @ 4:49 pm
I’m so sorry to hear of Delbert’s passing. I know how much he meant to all of you. He was always quick with a smile and a Howdy.
Sincerely,
Lisa Manion Meade
Danita Wolf
October 31, 2017 @ 7:45 pm
I am sorry to hear that Delbert has passed . He will be missed by all, the friendliness he had for all. Truely blessed to have known him.
Danita Ellison Wolf
Bob and Cindy Kirkland Family
October 31, 2017 @ 9:14 pm
Donna and family, we are so sorry about the loss of Delbert. He was a wonderful person who will be missed. Always had a smile, we pray that GOD helps to ease the pain and replaces it with wonderful memories. Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. Deepest sympathy to you all.
Mary Anna Booth
November 1, 2017 @ 12:28 pm
Donna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss for Him is was gain but, each one of you have been left here to grieve, Stay so very close to Jesus He will help you walk through these days and weeks with out Him. He was a good husband, father, and grandfather, so rem. all the times you as a family had with MY cousin Delbert I will miss him just knowing He is with Jesus gives peace in my heart and we will get to spend eternity with Him. Trust Jesus. Love you Guys.
Jim and Mary Anna Booty
Susan Taylor
November 1, 2017 @ 4:53 pm
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Delbert was an old friend, good friend. May The Lord comfort you and your family.
De Ann Ebrite
November 1, 2017 @ 5:06 pm
Oh Donna and family. I am saddened to hear of the grief you are experiencing.
I pray for strength for all of you.
Love, Dee Dee
Marsha Gargione
November 1, 2017 @ 6:22 pm
Our family is sorry to hear of his passing. Hoping you can find strength in such a hard time.
Wendy Dunkin
November 1, 2017 @ 7:37 pm
Prayers to your families! Cherish your memories ??
Janice Johnson
November 2, 2017 @ 9:37 am
Sorry for your loss. I will miss Delbert at Amy Baptist Church.
Amber Lynne Redburn
November 2, 2017 @ 5:14 pm
Linda, Peggy, and Evans Family,
I want to extend my deepest sympathy to each one of you upon the loss of Delbert. Each one of you will be in my daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Amber Redburn
Roselea Mullins Payne
November 6, 2017 @ 12:29 pm
Donna and Family
So sorry about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Roselea Mullins Payne – Austin, TX