Leroy Evans

William Leroy Evans, age 51, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home in East Prairie.

Born January 22, 1971, at Charleston, MO, to the late Charles William Evans and Judy B. Nichols Evans, he had lived in Kankakee, IL and then the state of California before returning to East Prairie several years ago.  Known as "Bubby" when he was younger, he loved listening to country and rock and roll music.  An avid card player, he loved to play cards with anyone and was a great story teller that would keep you laughing.  He loved art and drawing.

On October 14, 1993, he married Tracy L. Gribbin of Warrenton, MO.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Shawna Rose of South Carolina; his bonus children from when he married,  MistieRae, Brent and Justin; several grandchildren; his sisters, Melissa (Paul) Toombs and Julia (Scott Garcia) Evans; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and especially his fur baby, Snowball.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., at the New Beginnings Fellowship in East Prairie.

McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com

"I'm Free"

Don't grieve for me for now I'm free,

I'm following the path God laid for me

I took his hand when I heard him call,

I turned my back and left it all

I could not stay another day,

To laugh, to love, to work or play

Tasks left undone must stay that way,

I've found that peace at the close of day

If my parting has left a void,

Then fill it with remembered joy

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,

Ah yes, these things I too will miss

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,

I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow

My life's been full, I've savored much,

Good friends, good times, my loved one's touch

If my time seemed all too brief,

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief

Lift up your heart, rejoice with me,

God wanted me now, He set me free.