HOWARD LEE EVITTS HOWARD LEE EVITTSwas born January 7, 1920 in Powderly, Kentucky. He passed away on February 12, 2005 in Carrollton, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bonnie Evitts and their four children, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. He served in the 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion in World War II. He participated in the invasion of Tunisia at Casablanca, the invasion of Naples-Foggia, the D-Day invasion at Normandy, the battle of the Hurtgen Forrest, the Battle of the Bulge, and the invasion of the Rhineland. He was awarded numerous citations including the Bronze Star for his years of combat service. In 1950, Mr. Evitts joined the Dallas Fire Department where he rose to the rank of Battalion Chief. After serving 26 years in Dallas he also worked for several years in the Farmers Branch Fire Department as a Chief Officer. Visitation will be held at Rhoton Funeral Home on Monday, February 14, 2005 from 6-8 pm. Funeral Services to be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 2:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Carrollton, 2400 N. Josey Lane. Interment to follow at Hilltop Memorial Park. Dignity Memorial Rhoton Funeral Home I35 at Crosby Rd. Carrollton (972) 242-5261

The Dallas Morning News - Monday, February 14, 2005
Submitted by Edward Lynn Williams

EVITTS
BONNIE A. - AUG. 12, 1923
HOWARD L. - JAN. 7, 1920 - FEB. 12, 2006
62 YEARS

Hilltop Memorial Park, Carrollton, Dallas County, Texas