KETTERING, Ohio – Thomas H. Evans, 68, of Springboro, Ohio passed away May 22, 2013. He was born Aug. 26, 1944, at Parris Island Naval Base, Beaufort, S.C., to Herbert C. and Betty-Ruth Dietrich Evans, who preceded him in death. He grew up in both Milwaukee, Wis., and Warsaw, and attended Warsaw Community High School, where he played baseball, basketball and football. He attended Manchester College, was an Eagle Scout and a wonderful coach, father and grandfather. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, coins and sport figurines. He was recently retired from PDSI, where he enjoyed many successful years as a recruiter. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the support of Tom prior to and during his recent illness and for the great love shown by family and friends. Furthermore, his family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at St. Leonard and The Hospice of Dayton for their loving care during the final months of his life. Surviving are a brother, David C. (and spouse Rae) Evans, Annapolis, Md.; two sons, David T. (and spouse Angie) Evans, Springboro, and Douglas E. Evans, Kettering; three grandsons, Michael, David and Jonathan; many nieces and nephews; and by Vicky L. Evans, Dayton, whom he was married to for 32 years. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Tobias Funeral Home – Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Kettering, Ohio. Private burial will be at the family gravesites in Savannah, Ga., and Dayton, Ohio. Calling is from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to St. Leonard Benevolent Fund or The Hospice of Dayton. Condolences may be made to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com