R.I.P. Bob Evans

genlock · Post by **genlock** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 3:59 pm

Bob Evans, founder of the Bob Evans restaurant chain, has died, according to Bob Evans Farms Inc.

Raised in Gallia County, Ohio, Evans opened a small truck stop in Gallipolis in 1946 and began making his own sausage. Evans and other family members incorporated as Bob Evans Farms in 1953.

Evans retired as president in 1986, but the company he started now operates 579 family restaurants in 18 states and is a leading producer and distributor of pork sausage.

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:19 pm

Guess he won't be having the "rise and shine" tomorrow.

jag · Post by **jag** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:35 pm

Perhaps he has already "risen" and is not "shining."

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:09 pm

Or perhaps he is wildfire, like the chicken salad.

Cameron · Post by **Cameron** » Thu Jun 21, 2007 9:50 pm

"WE'VE GOT A MAN DOWN..............ON THE FARM!"

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 5:20 am

When I was working in Gallipolis I got the pleasure of doing remotes from their big festival on the farm. Nice people to deal with. Never got to meet Bob, though. And now.....I never will.

Big Media · Post by **Big Media** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 9:27 am

The Pumpkin Festival in Milton puts the Bob Evan's Farm Festival to shame.

Zak Tyler · Post by **Zak Tyler** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:02 pm

dead or not i bet he still gets up in the morning with the runny craps.

Hoosier Daddy · Post by **Hoosier Daddy** » Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:16 pm

Bob Evans Funeral Information

Calling Hours
June 25 1:00-4:00 pm, 6:00-9:00 pm
Bob Evans Farms Hall
University of Rio Grande

Funeral
June 26 1:00 pm
Paul Lyne Center
University of Rio Grande

Memorial Service
July 7 2:00 pm
Mershon Auditorium
The Ohio State University Main Campus

The family asks in lieu of flowers, to make donations to the Bob Evans Memorial Fun for Scholarships, payable to

The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio
P.O. Box 457
Nelsonville, OH 45764

Sympathy cards for Jewell Evans and family can be mailed to

Bob Evans Farms Corporate Offices
3776 S. High St.
Columbus, OH 43207

Memories from the Bob Evans website:

http://www.bobevans.com/Website/Legacy. ... enDocument