John Patrick Evans (K9ITK), 65 of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:04 AM on Monday, September 16, 2013 in Union Hospital. He was born in Mattoon, IL on September 28, 1947 to William Glenn Elson and Mary Ellen Evans. He was a retired Teamster from Local # 135 & Chesty Foods, was a United States Army Veteran & enjoyed being an amateur radio operator. He is survived by his daughter, Diana Heath, one brother, Glenn William Elson, and two sisters, Sandra Tomlinson and Kathy Whitecotten. Also surviving is his granddaughter, Alisha Ann Heath, as well as his dog Pepper. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Anna Louise Allen Evans—who died in 2002, and a sister, Sherry Lynn Gorder—who died in 1998. Funeral services will be held in DeBaun Springhill Chapel on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 10:30 AM, with Pastor David Deal officiating. Burial will follow in New Harmony Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2013 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in DeBaun Springhill Chapel.