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Birth	:	18 Nov 1947 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	2 Mar 2014 Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.5292015, -98.9321976
Description	:	Jimmie Evans, 66, of Miller, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller after a valiant four year struggle with colon cancer. Funeral service with military honors was Friday, March 7, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Jimmie Ray was born November 18, 1947 in Miller to Albert "Bub" and Lurabel (Purrington) Evans. He attended various country schools and graduated from Miller High School in 1966. In the late 1950's, the family moved to Miller from Hiland Township after the farm burned down. Read More	Jimmie Evans, 66, of Miller, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital, Miller after a valiant four year struggle with colon cancer. Funeral service with military honors was Friday, March 7, 2014 at the First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones officiating. Jimmie Ray was born November 18, 1947 in Miller to Albert "Bub" and Lurabel (Purrington) Evans. He attended various country schools and graduated from Miller High School in 1966. In the late 1950's, the family moved to Miller from Hiland Township after the farm burned down. After high school, he went to work with his dad at Evans Construction; taking ownership when his father passed away. He continued to own and operate Evans Construction until his passing. All three of his children learned to run a dozer in the gravel pits. On May 12, 1973, he married Karen Keelin at St. Ann's Catholic Church. From 1967 to 1973, he was an active member in the National Guards; later being honorably discharged. In the late 1960's and early 1970's, Jimmie owned and operated #7 race team with Chet Danburg as his driver. They won multiple track championships. Jimmie loved dirt track and NASCAR racing, hunting, fishing, socializing, coffee with friends, camping and barbeques in the summers. Jimmie had an infectious smile and was always friendly. He will be missed by his wife, Karen Evans of Miller; three children: David Evans of Miller, Deborah (David) Roth of Mesa, AZ, and Mike Evans of Pierre; four grandchildren: Heidi Roth, Shane Reiners, Laura Evans and Justin Evans; three great grandchildren: Eric, Jr., Andres and Kayden; mother, Lurabel Evans of Miller; uncle, John Evans; and aunts: Joanne Evans and Gladys Jensen. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert "Bub" Evans; granddaughter, Ashley Roth; uncles: Gene Evans, Francis Evans, Howard Jensen, James Purrington and Russell Purrington; and aunt, Cecil (Hummy) Boulias. Reck Funeral Home, Miller

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Jimmie Ray Evans's memorial is located at: Saint Lawrence Cemetery, Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA.
When did Jimmie Ray Evans death?
Jimmie Ray Evans death on 2 Mar 2014 in Miller, Hand County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.5292015
Longitude: -98.9321976

Family Members:

Parent

Albert D. “Bub” Evans

(1916 - 1988)

Lurabel Purrington Evans

(1921 - 2016)

Spouse

Karen Marie Keelin Evans

(1948 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

2. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

3. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

4. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

5. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

7. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

8. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

9. Morningside Cemetery
Ree Heights, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5147018, -99.1903000

10. Alden Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6775017, -99.1203003

11. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

12. McCord Cemetery
Wessington, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

13. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

14. Howell Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7757988, -98.9766998

15. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

16. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

17. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Polo, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7827988, -99.1097031

18. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

19. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

20. Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2106018, -98.9056015

21. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

22. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.8302994, -99.1106033

23. Cedar Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2775002, -99.2238998

24. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024