John Ignatius Evans, 83 of Lexington Park, MD died on April 6, 2012 at Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center. Born in Great Mills, MD on July 10, 1928, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary Violet Bowles Evans.

Mr. Evans retired from the State Highway Administration. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed his retirement playing cards, gardening and working on lawn mowers.

Mr. Evans is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Jean Bell Evans; three daughters, Brenda Hammett (Mike) of St. Mary's City, MD, Carol Johnson (Robbie) of Hollywood, MD and Fae Horsley (Shawn) of Hollyridge, NC; five grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents ; his sisters, Alta Saunders, Edna Cameron, Leona Bacon and Gertrude Shepherd; and his brothers, Bernard S. Evans, Birchman Evans, Charles Evans and Leroy Evans.

The family will receive friends for Mr. Evans Life Celebration on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home where prayers will offered be 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will offered on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD. The Rev. Joseph Callis will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in Holy Face Catholic Cemetery, Great Mills, MD.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.