Othello N. Evans, 87, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Liberty Health and Wellness, Liberty, MO. He was born August 28, 1934 in Miller County, GA, the son of J. Howard and Ruby (Loyless) Evans.
Othello received his undergraduate degree and PhD. from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, serving in the 101st Airborne Special Forces Unit. He was a longtime Blue Springs resident, also living in Independence and Holt, MO. Othello worked primarily in Management Consulting. He worked in management for Butler Manufacturing, and had also been the former President of Western Forms. He worked across the globe with many companies in several capacities and enjoyed his travels.
On October 8, 2005 Othello married Sarah L. (Glenn) Farrell in Kearney, MO. He was previously married to Sharon Evans, who preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Sarah L. Farrell-Evans of Holt, MO, his son Daryl Evans and wife Bridget of Kansas City, MO, his daughter Rebecca Hogue of Independence, MO, his brother Raymond Evans and wife Carole of Prior Lake, MN, his sister LeAnna Walton of Albany, GA, James and Cinde Farrell of Osborne, MO, Heather and Craig Hoppe of Grain Valley, MO, as well as eight grandchildren: Daniel Evans, Emily Evans, Lilly Evans, Emerson Evans, Nathan Hogue, Jordan Farrell, Shannon Farrell, and James Farrell. He was preceded in death by his brother T. Floyd Evans, and two sisters Oretha Ash and Lou Gebhart.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, all at Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015. The family respectfully requests those in attendance to wear masks. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Cowgill Cemetery in Cowgill, MO. Memorial contributions in Othello’s name are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Memories of Othello and words of comfort for his family may be shared at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
Sarah, Carl and I send our deepest sympathies. I know you will miss him terribly. We did not have an opportunity to meet Othello’s family–Daryl, his wife, and the twin girls, and we send our condolences to them as well. You will be without his entrepreneurial spirit in this new year, but may you all be blessed and strong as the days progress. Lots of love.
Paula & Carl
Sarah, Ron and I send our condolences at the loss of Othello. We pray that the Lord will send you comfort in your time of grief.
Ron & Jeanie
Thank you Othello for serving our country. Because of your service to our country; we can all live our lives in freedom and peace.
God bless you for taking care of our country and for all the sacrifices you have made for our country; for me and for all of us.
LINDA PETERSON
WIFE OF A (DECEASED) UNITED STATES ARMY VETERAN
Paula and I send our sympathies, Sarah. Up until today, we had planned on attending Othello’s services, but we believe (as does our doctor), that we should remain safe from contracting the highly contagious Omicron virus and view the services virtually. We know Othello would understand. We’ll long remember our dinners and conversations. Othello was (and is even now) such a patriot, and we recall our conversations about love of country. He served the USA well. Blessings to you.
My sincere condolences to the family and to his precious sister Leanna Walton! She loved her brother! Far apart but loved him just the same! Peace of heart to Leanna and family!
Much love!
Cheryl Jones Albany ga!
I am sorry for your loss Daryl and I am glad that your father was able to enjoy having children and grandchildren and have his grandchildren be the height of his life. My thoughts are with you in this time..
I just found out that Reb is gone. My condolences to the family. Reb and I worked together about 15 years ago. I have never met a man that I look up to more than he. He seemed to get twice as much done in one day than everyone and did it with dignity and pride. I learned so much from Reb. I know he’s in heaven with the Lord as we spoke about this as well!
I just seen this, RIP Othello,
You was a wonderful person and you will always have a foot print in our hearts.
Thank you for everything your did for my family.