Evan Ross Wills, 36, of Bloomingdale, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his home, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories.
Born Aug. 12, 1988, in Crawfordsville, Evan was the son of Erin Randel Wills and Ann-Jeanette Robinson Wills. A proud graduate of North Montgomery High School, he went on to serve his country with honor. Evan dedicated over 14 years to the United States Army National Guard (July 30, 2007 through Dec. 22, 2021), serving tours in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Syria.
On Sept. 3, 2013, Evan married his best friend, Jamie Stevens Wills. Jamie survives him in Bloomingdale, along with their children, Carson Crowder and Maddilynn Crowder.
Evan is also survived by his father, Erin (Arlinda) Wills of Crawfordsville; his mother, Ann-Jeanette Robinson Wills of Waynetown; three brothers, Alec Kesling, Nathan (Amber) Ulmer and Kyle Robinson; two sisters, Rebecca Wills and Kaeleigh (Greg) Newlin; grandparents, Janice and Dan Routt, Dolores and Mike Alan and Linda and Gene Redman; several nieces, nephews and aunts and uncles; as well as his two best friends, Sam (Brittany) Brown and Tyler (Tiffani) Earley and his bonus kids, Lucas, Phoebe and Owen.
Evan is preceded in death by his grandfathers, Rex Wills and Arlie Thompson; two brothers, Tyler Robinson and Eric Wills; and sister Megan Ulmer. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, his talent for building and his joy in spending time outdoors.
Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18 at Gooch Funeral Home, 112 W. Howard St., Rockville, with Chaplain Chris Duckworth officiating. Military honors will be performed in recognition of his service. Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorials should friends so desire may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675 in honor of Evan.
Online condolences may be shared at www.goochfuneralhome.com.
