Joseph Earl Evans III

Joseph Earl Evans, III, entered Heaven's Gates on December 10, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on October 6, 1949, to his loving parents; Joseph Earl Evans, Sr., & Lily Mae Evans, both deceased.  He was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha, Mary & Lily, & brother, Ronald.   

Uncle Joe, or Baby Joe, as he was lovingly called by everyone, loved the SF 49ers, Loona Doone Cookies & watching Lifetime & cowboy movies.  Joe served honorably in the United States Air Force & served tours overseas & was called GI Joe.   

He is survived by his nieces & nephews whom he adored all of them as if they were his kids, & his sister, Yolanda, and numerous family members. 

Martha's kids: Lisa, Tamisha, Bonny II, Dena, Dawn, & Felicia (Brion is deceased)

Mary's kids: Willis, Trinita, Portia, Reneesha, (Marcia' is deceased)

Lily's Kids: Fatema & Shelton & Yolanda's kids: Jo'Shaun & Key'Asia. 

He was very fond of two special people in his life; Denise Johnson & Ron Wood. 

The eulogy will be given by Pastor Daryl Craig, Sr., who will perform the ceremony out of the Catholic Bible.

Thank you to Rhonda Rimer, his favorite RN, & Connie & Tina whom he adored, & Dr. Stragand, & the staff at the Grove at Greenville for loving him as much as we did and taking good care of him.  Thank you to Pastor Denny & Cousin Shawntell for performing his baptism during his 74th birthday party.  

Professional services by are being handled by Davis-Garr Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc. 459 East 12th St, Erie, PA (814-452-4079). The service will be live-streamed at http://www.facebook.com/davisgarrfh. Relatives and friends may call on Saturday, December 30, 2023, from 11:00 am until the time of the service at 1:00 pm. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery with full military honors. Please send condolences to: davisgarrfuneralhome.com.

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