It is with great sadness that the family of William Charles “Kelly” Evans regrets to announce his passing and going home to glory on Nov. 2, 2025 at the age of 74. Kelly was a loving husband, caring father, and loyal friend to all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia A. Evans, father Gov. Melvin H. Evans, mother Phyllis Evans, brother Melvin H. Evans Jr., sister-in-law Terri Evans, and nephew Dustin Smith. He is survived by his loving daughter Melina Sophinos; son-in-law Nick Sophinos; grandchildren Talia Sophinos and Evan Sophinos; brothers Robert Evans and Cornelius Evans; and sisters-in-law Maresa Fanelli, Beth Evans, Kaye Harrington Evans, Chris Hogan, and Jennifer Blefko. He is further survived by nieces Rochelle Walker, Alexandrya Black, Rebekah Solomons, Brittany Smith, Kayla Blefko, and Leah Blefko; and nephews Robert “Bobby” Evans, Jordan Evans, Graham Smith, Logan Smith, and Ryan Blefko.
A joint Celebration of Life gathering for Kelly and Pat will be held in April for family and friends. The family is asking that any memories or pictures that would like to be shared please be sent to KellyandPatEvans@gmail.com or direct messaged to @KellyandPatEvans on Facebook or Instagram.
