Delbert D. Evege, 68
Delbert D. Evege, 68 of Ashland passed away, Thursday, June 22, 2017 in the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born June 30, 1948 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Norman and Frances (nee Cox) Evege.
Delbert graduated from Ashland High School, Class of 1967. He proudly served in the United States Navy aboard the USS Vermillion.
He married the former Diana Jamerson on October 4, 1974. Delbert retired from R. R. Donnelley in Willard after more than 10 years of service.
Delbert attended The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center and First Church of God in Ashland. He enjoyed playing tennis and singing at church and growing flowers. Delbert also enjoyed watching Cleveland sports throughout his life, including loud cheering for family at school sporting events. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mrs. Diana Evege of Ashland; three daughters, Juanita (Demetrius) Stanford of Strongsville, Tanisha Evege of Ashland, and Chauntae Evege of Mansfield; eight grandchildren, Malcolm, Dorianeh, Desmond, Jakarra, Shawndrea, Thaddaeus, Joshua, and Jakella; two great grandchildren, RiKhi and Royal; nephews, Edward, Eugene, Greg, Bryan, Jason, Shawn and Chris, along with a host of “surrogate” children and grandchildren who have become like family over the years.
In addition to his parents, Delbert is preceded in death by one grandson, Delbert Thomas Evege.
Funeral services will be held, Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center with Major’s Larry and JoAnn Shade and Pastor Doug Magers officiating. Interment will following in the Ashland County Memorial Park where the Ashland Veteran’s Honor Guard will conduct full military honors. Friends may call Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Kroc Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 622 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 448805 or to The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 527 East Liberty Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805.
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
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