Stephen Michael Evans

It is with heavy hearts that the family of BMC Stephen Michael Evans, USCG Ret., of Dunnellon, FL announces his transition of life on 01 August, 2025 at the age of 77. Stephen was born in Richwood, WV on a Tuesday, as a Child of Grace, on the 06th of April, 1948. He attended Norton High School in Ohio, at which time he worked various positions at Jimbo's restaurant in Norton, OH, and then went to work at the PPG Plant in Barberton, OH. He voluntarily enlisted into the United States Coast Guard in 1967, with the sole intention of serving his country during the Vietnam War. He had been awarded multiple medals and ribbons during his 22 years of service. He had two proud achievements in his life, one was his career where he obtained his CG Coxwain insignia, a permanent CG Cuttersmans Insignia and the teaching of hundreds of future boatswain mates at the A school in Yorktown, VA, the second was his family. His effective date of retirement was 01 June 1989. He was a Life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Coast Guard Chiefs Assocation and a contributor to the under-construction Coast Guard Museum in New London, CT. We remember him as the type of person who would choose to repair something over buying a new one, his sense of humor and the instilling of values and skills in all his children by being a Boy Scout Den leader, showing them how to work with their hands, and kindness to all you meet. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Barbara Marie (nee Schrek) of Dunnellon, his daughter Elizabeth Lea (David) Collins, his sons Stephen Michael II and Christofer Layne. Grandchildren, Aaron Henry (Madison) Evans, Kaylor Victoria Collins and Lindsey Elizabeth Evans, great-grandchildren Killian Jack and Gwenivere Lea Reign, mother Betty Jane (nee Hinkle) Moss and siblings Robin Lee (Evans) Moss, Annette (Evans Moss) Okon and Nyoka Renee (Evans Moss) Bruggerman. He is preceded in death of his father, Wilmoth Evans on 17th April 2004. His final wish is expressed as "DO NOT Mourn me but Celebrate me!" Any memorial contribution, if you wish, can be sent to the National Coast Guard Museum Association, 125 Eugene O'Neill Dr, Ste 300, New London CT 06320

Stephen Michael Evans

April 6, 1948 - August 1, 2025