James Evans

HAMMOND – Funeral services for James L. “Jim” Evans, 82, of Hammond, will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Morristown, with Pastor David Sheppard officiating. Burial will follow in Black Lake Cemetery. A reception will be held following the burial at the Brier Hill Fire Department.
Calling hours will be held on Monday, October 26, 2026, at Frary Funeral Home from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mr. Evans passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at his home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
James L. Evans was born on June 28, 1944, in Ogdensburg, NY, the son of the late Lawrence and Ella (Havens) Evans. He graduated from Morristown Central School in 1962. Following high school, he began his lifelong farming career on the family farm.
On December 21, 1974, he married Linda Chapin at the First Congregational Church of Morristown. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting ducks with his best friend. He enjoyed spending time in the woods with his cousin. He also served as president of the Black Lake Cemetery Association for many years.

Jim was known for his kind heart and friendly nature. He regularly visited family members and friends in nursing homes, always making time to check in on those he cared about. His dedication to farming, love for his family, and commitment to his community were evident throughout his life. He will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda Evans; his children, Ellen (David) Friend of Reedsville, WV, Nola (Dave) Forjone of Hammond, and David (Misty) Evans of Hammond; his sister, Beverly (Bill) Backus of Cary, NC; and seven cherished grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews who meant the world to him.

He was predeceased by his parents, Lawrence and Ella Evans and his parents-in-law, Homer and Leola Chapin, and a brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law.

Donations in Jim’s memory may be made to the First Congregational Church of Morristown, 541 Sand Street Road, Hammond, NY 13646 or to the Brier Hill Fire Department

2678 State Highway 37, Brier Hill, NY, United States, New York
Online condolences may be shared at www.FraryFuneralHome.com.