Obituaries

In Memory: Shawn Lee Evans, 34, Avid Outdoorsman Loved To Ride 4-Wheeler

Evans was employed with Morgan Corporation in Rydal where he was a forklift driver in warehouse distribution.

Editor’s note: the following obituary was submitted by Owen Funeral Home.

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Shawn Lee Evans, 34, passed away on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015.

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Shawn was born on Aug. 16, 1981, in Belleville, IL, the son of Steve and Karen Evans. Shawn was an absolute outdoorsman who loved to fish, swim and ride his 4-wheeler. He was employed with Morgan Corporation in Rydal where he was a forklift driver in warehouse distribution.

He is preceded in death by his grandfathers, John H. Kettler and Louis Evans; grandmother, Alice M. Kettler. He is survived by his parents; brothers, Timothy Evans (Jennifer) and Keith Evans (Julie Ballard); sister, Christina Evans Payne (Ryan); nieces and nephews, Louis, Brian, Timothy and Daniel Evans, Alyssa Evans and Kayleigh Ballard, Kaylee, Reid, Aniston and Zeaton Payne; uncles, Betty Nowak (Steve), Wayne Evans (Katherine) and James Kettler (Jill); grandmother, Alma Evans; grandmother, Alma Evans; and numerous cousins.

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A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, 2015, in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Jacobs officiating.

Visitation will be held for three hours prior to service time at Owen Funeral Home. Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register. Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.

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