Melvin "Skip" E. Evans, Jr.

Melvin "Skip" E. Evans, Jr., 81, of Terre Haute passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence. He was born on December 22, 1944, in Terre Haute to Melvin E. Evans, Sr. and Gertrude E. Boland Evans.

Survivors include his wife, Ann Patrice Bacon Evans; sons, Christopher Evans (Brenda) and Eric Donovan (Nichole); grandchildren, Olivia Donovan (J.D. Fahnestock), Casey Bowyer (James), Mia Stoffel, Isabella Donovan, and Kaden Evans; great grandchildren, Harlow, Kingston, and Vivianne Fahnestock and Noel Bowyer; niece, Tammy Evans Divine (Mark-deceased); and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Donna Evans.

Skip Evans graduated from Schulte High School in 1962 and attended Indiana State University before joining the United States Navy, where he served as a Morse Code Operator in Misawa, Japan, during the Vietnam era. Following his military service, he worked as a pharmaceutical representative before becoming manager of Anderson's Medical Products, where he was dedicated to improving patient care. More importantly, he married the love of his life, Ann Patrice Bacon Evans. Together they shared 47 wonderful years of marriage, raising two amazing sons and building a life centered on faith, family, and love. It was not uncommon to see the two of them holding hands, enjoying life's simple moments together, and demonstrating the deep affection and companionship that defined their relationship.

A man of many talents and interests, Skip was an active member of St. Ann and St. Benedict Catholic Churches and shared his love of music by playing guitar with the St. Ann choir for more than 30 years. His great work as a photographer was admired through his involvement with the Wabash Valley Art Guild. Skip found joy in nature observing wildlife and caring for the many animals that visited his back yard. He was an avid reader, lifelong learner, and master of word puzzles who rarely met a challenge he couldn't solve. His family knew him as a devoted husband, father, and beloved "Poppie." Others knew him as a passionate fan of Elvis Presley and The Beatles, a gifted storyteller, and even the legendary "squirrel whisperer." To all who knew him, Skip was truly one of a kind—a man whose curiosity, humor, kindness, and wit left a lasting impression.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:05 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, in St. Benedict Catholic Church with Father Roger Vazhappilly officiating.

Visitation will be prior to mass from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Callahan & Hughes Funeral Home, 605 South 25" Street.

vy veteran, Melvin “Skip” E. Evans, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.