Obituary of John Mark Evans

John M. “Speedy” Evans, 58, of Bedford, died at 1:51 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at his residence.

Born July 23, 1960 in Bedford, he was the son of Eddie L. and Mary C. (Chilton) Evans. He was a retired Planerman/Stonecutter for Architectural Stone Sales. He was an avid race fan and loved to travel. A highly gifted stonecutter, he carved four full-sized limestone race cars, two of which are on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Survivors include children, Dakota Evans, Damian Evans, and Sierra Evans Norris and husband, Alex, all of Bedford; grandchildren, Koltyn Lee Evans and Caroline Carter Norris; the mother of his children, Jamie Evans; siblings, Susie Kern, Judy Cessna, Jenny Semssar, and Bill Evans. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roy “Spike” Evans, his parents, and a brother, Gary Evans.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Friday, April 26^th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in Cresthaven Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, April 25^th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.