Ronald " Possum" Evans

Ronald “Possum” Evans, 69, of Catlettsburg, died peacefully on Monday, January 18, 2021, in King’s Daughters Medical Center.
He was born May 9, 1951, in Ashland, KY, a son of the late Emmer and Pauline Lewis Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Emmor Evans, Jr.
Possum retired following a long career with Ashland Oil. He was a member of Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 350. He enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar and deep sea fishing.
Survivors include his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Bodo Evans; son, Joshua (Sherri) Evans; grandchildren, Caleb and Hunter Evans; niece, Carrie and nephew, Justin; sisters in law, Catherine B. Spencer and Lisa Bodo-Saunders and husband Terri, their children, Marian Turner, Rachel Saunders and Amelia Turner; and a host of dear friends.
A celebration of Possum’s life will be held at Noon on Saturday, January 23, 2021, with Chaplain Jimm Smedley officiating, at Steen Funeral Home Central Avenue Chapel (1501 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101)
For those who wish, live streaming of the service will be available by clicking the link on Possum’s tribute at steenfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Possum’s memory should be made to the Elks Lodge, 900 Carter Avenue, Ashland, KY, 41101.
The family regrets that due to the Covid-19 pandemic they are unable to have a public reception in honor of Possum, following the service.

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