John Evans Dies At Age 73

John Evans

John Evans of Westhampton died at his home surrounded by close family and friends last Thursday, June 7. He was 73.

Mr. Evans was born on July 2, 1938, in Orpington, Kent, in England, to Frank and Amy Beatrice Evans. After graduating from college, Mr. Evans joined the ranks of Carrington Viyella, a textile manufacturing company, and quickly climbed the ranks. He was eventually promoted to executive vice president of operations for the company, which relocated him to New York City in 1973. He then established the brand Allen Solly as the premiere golf shirt of North America, survivors said, and then went on to form his own company, John Evans Associates, importing textiles from the United Kingdom.

Mr. Evans was an avid sailor and skier, hobbies that, later in life, would inspire his children and grandchildren to also enjoy. He was able to enjoy these hobbies throughout his life, which provided great family memories. Survivors said his smiling blue eyes and charismatic personality will be deeply missed by his many friends and family members.

Mr. Evans is survived by his wife, Linda Moran Evans; a daughter, Juliet Evans Wilcox and her husband John of Colorado; two sons, Martin Evans and his wife Francesca of North Carolina, and Oliver Charles Evans of Westhampton and New York City; and a sister, Constance Armstrong of England. He is also survived by five grandchildren, John, Annabelle, Sophie, Oscar and Roman.

He was predeceased by a sister, Sheila Merfield of England.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Follett and Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach. Services will be held on Saturday, June 16, at 1 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 40 Main Street, Westhampton Beach.

In lieu of flowers, donations sent to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978, would be appreciated by the family.