William was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He served with the US Navy from August of 1957 to August of 1961, aboard the USS Talladega. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Philadelphia, on September 15, 1966. Following graduation from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop N, Hazleton. He died while in the line of duty. Trooper Evans was buried with full military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Patricia Evans, of Long Pond and three daughters. Mrs. Evans was presented with the State Police Cross. A memorial scholarship fund was established to assist the families of law enforcement officers. Trooper Evans, 44, had completed 16 years and 4 months as a Pennsylvania State Trooper.
William was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He served with the US Navy from August of 1957 to August of 1961, aboard the USS Talladega. He enlisted in the Pennsylvania State Police from Philadelphia, on September 15, 1966. Following graduation from the Academy, he was assigned to Troop N, Hazleton. He died while in the line of duty. Trooper Evans was buried with full military honors at St. Mary's Cemetery, Wilkes-Barre. He was survived by his wife, Mrs. Patricia Evans, of Long Pond and three daughters. Mrs. Evans was presented with the State Police Cross. A memorial scholarship fund was established to assist the families of law enforcement officers. Trooper Evans, 44, had completed 16 years and 4 months as a Pennsylvania State Trooper.
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