Craig L. Evans

May 4, 1955 - January 11, 2013

Craig L. Evans, 57, of Springfield, died at 1:40 pm, Friday, January 11, 2013 at his home. He was born May 4, 1955 in Springfield to U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles H. (Ret.) and Gloria Ippolito Evans.
Survivors include two daughters, Alecia Evans of Bloomington and Haley Evans of Springfield; one son, Nick Evans of Springfield; his parents, Charles and Gloria Evans of Springfield; two sisters, Sharon (Bill) Bell of Springfield and Karen (John) White of Roswell, GA; one aunt, Maxine Dutton of Chicago; three nieces and five nephews.
Craig retired from the State of Illinois Department of Transportation as a Systems Analyst. He was a big fan of the Chicago Sports teams, was an avid ISU Redbird fan and formerly enjoyed bowling. Craig enjoyed Blues and Jazz and building computers.
Memorial Gathering: 12:00–2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Staab Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to an Educational Fund for his Children c/o PNC Bank.

Visitation Information

Time: 12:00 pm

Staab Funeral Home - Springfield

Address:

1109 South Fifth Street

Springfield, Illinois 62703

217-528-6461 Map

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Ashlee Hahn posted on 1/18/13

Uncle Craig ~ As I sit here and think about all the fun times we had together, I find myself thinking back to the three years I spent in Springfield! I am so thankful for that time, especially now! I remember the time when Chad and I carved pumpkins and brought them over to your house. Remember we lit the candles in them, hung a bag full of your favorite candy on your door, rang the door bell and ran?! You caught us but it was the funniest thing ever! And how about the hoodie you gave me for my bday?! I love that thing and still wear it, even with the holes in the elbows! I am going to miss you so so much. You were such a wonderful, thoughtful, kind, and gentle man! I love you more than you will ever know. Rest in peace. Xoxo

John White posted on 1/17/13

Craig, I remember the first time I met you...how I could tell that you were such a genuine person that your family, "just loved"! Thirty five years have passed since then and we have had an awful lot of good times over those holidays, weddings, birthdays, graduations, and ball games! I used to watch you and your Dad doing things together, whether it was working on his computer, telling a story about work, or just watching a game together on tv and thinking to myself, how I hoped to have a son who I could be interested in and have him as interested in me, as you were in your Dad and he in you! When you used to walk in the door, your Mother just beamed. She thought you could do anything and she was right! I, just like the rest of my family was looking forward to you moving down to Georgia and spending more good times together, but I know that God wanted for you to move there! HE knows what is best and I am sad you are not here, but I am Happy for where you are now! So, this is not good bye, but only "So Long For Now".

Chase White posted on 1/17/13

Uncle Craig, As sad as I am to know that you are gone and that I did not get to say goodbye, my memories of you will forever bring a smile to my face and hold a very dear spot in my heart! You were my mom's only brother. As a coach and teacher, I see more and more on a daily basis just how important an older brother is to their siblings! Thank you for being a great one to my mother! When it comes to me, I cannot thank you enough for being such a great uncle! I was so glad when you came to visit and you got to see me at UGA! I was really looking forward to you moving down here and getting to spend more time with you! However, God had different plans, and I will continue to believe in His grace, His goodness, and His PERFECT plan! I know you are in a much better place and I cannot wait to join you someday! I love you! -Chase

Lindsey White posted on 1/16/13

Uncle Craig, I have so many great memories but one of my favorites was during your trip to visit us in Atlanta. We took an evening to go downtown...for dinner we decided to eat sushi (while mom watched because she wouldn't dare touch any of the raw fish!) and then to cheer on the Atlanta Thrashers! You always put a smile on my face when you'd call and I'm going to miss you more than you'll ever know. I Love You!

Diane Andrews Spitz posted on 1/16/13

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the unexpected loss of Craig. I pray that God will bless you and give you the strength to get through this very difficult time.

Linda Andrews Claussen posted on 1/16/13

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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