Ronald Lee Evans, 84 of Riverside, Missouri passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, at the North Care Hospice House, North Kansas City, MO.

He was born on August 25, 1941, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Ron was the beloved son of Howard and Wilma Evans. He spent a happy childhood in Willow Brook and graduated from Faucet Missouri High School in 1959. Ronnie continued his education at St. Joseph Junior College and Northwest Missouri State before serving his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Halsey Powell during the Vietnam War.

Following his military service, Ron dedicated many years to a career with Trans World Airlines (TWA) in both St. Louis and Kansas City. Those who knew him knew he had unwavering loyalty to the St. Louis Cardinals he was truly a "diehard" fan through every season. His laugh and sense of humor was infectious.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Evans and his brother in law Steve Fisher. He leaves behind a family who will miss him dearly, including his sisters, Kay Evans Fisher and Linda Evans Searcy (and her husband Terry), as well as his nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends who knew him as "Ronzo".

We will gather to celebrate Ron’s life at a later date, with service details to follow