William E. Evans, Jr., M.D., of Exeter, New Hampshire, died unexpectedly on September 17, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathleen McCartin Evans.

 

Dr. Evans, fondly known as “Bill,” was born in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late William E. and Ethel (Tufts) Evans of Ceredo, West Virginia.

 

He graduated from The Ohio State University and West Virginia University School of Medicine, where he completed his residency in general psychiatry. Dr. Evans was board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and was licensed to practice psychiatric medicine in Massachusetts, West Virginia, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

 

In addition to his wife, Dr. Evans is survived by his children, William E. Evans, III, his husband Jacob Meister of Boston, Massachusetts, and Nicholas L. Evans and his fiancée Caitlyn Hassett of South Berwick, Maine. He is also survived by his siblings, Karen Collier (Phillip), Brenda Perry (Mike), Steven Evans (Guada), and Edwin (Shere) Day, as well as several nieces and nephews. Dr. Evans was predeceased by his brother Christopher Evans.

 

Prior to his retirement, Dr. Evans had a varied and distinguished career. In addition to working in private practice and medical consulting, Dr. Evans served as Medical Director and in various other capacities at Elliot Hospital and Lake Shore Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire, Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, Massachusetts, Chestnut Ridge Hospital in Morgantown, West Virginia, and River Park Hospital and Hershel Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia. He previously served as Associate Professor of Psychiatry at West Virginia University School of Medicine.

 

He was a member of the American Psychiatric Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American Medical Association, West Virginia Medical Society, and West Virginia State Psychiatric Association.

Bill was also an accomplished athlete and an avid sports fan. He played fullback at The Ohio State University under legendary coach Woody Hayes, where he also coached first-year defensive backs. At Ceredo Kenova High School, Bill was a two-time All-American basketball player and a two-time All-State football player and was a member of the Ceredo Kenova Basketball Hall of Fame. Bill also enjoyed tennis, golf, and sailing.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in his memory to the West Virginia University School of Medicine through the West Virginia University Foundation (www.wvuf.org). Arrangements by the STOCKBRIDGE FUNERAL HOME, Exeter, NH