Mayor Bill Evers (William Albert Evers), 90, Died Peacefully at Home on March 14, 2025, in Parrish, Florida.
He was born in Providence, Rhode Island. Bill moved to Cortez with his parents at a young age and graduated from Manatee High School in 1952. He served in the Merchant Marines and later in the U.S. Army. He also served as a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper and a lieutenant at the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Bill was elected to Bradenton City Council in 1974 and also served as Mayor of Bradenton from 1980 to 2000.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane, and his parents, Lillian and Bill. He is survived by his three children and their spouses, Cindy (Gordon), Billy (Cynthia), and Lil (Kenny), along with their families, including grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Throughout his life, Bill was a member of many civic and professional organizations, including DeSoto Boys Club, Florida League of Cities, where he had served as president, FELT, INC. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies), and the Salvation Army. He received numerous honors, including the 1981 E. Drew Harris Award from the Florida League of Cities as the Outstanding Municipal Officer. The City of Bradenton also named the Bill Evers Reservoir in his honor. Additionally, Bill received the 1988 Mack G. Britt Award and was presented with a meeting gavel by his city employees upon his retirement as Mayor in 2000.
In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to FELT, INC. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies) or Tidewell Hospice.
Everyone, please wear Florida Gator colors in honor of Mayor Bill Evers.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Brown & Sons 43rd Street Chapel and will also be streamed at William "Bill" Evers Funeral Service. There will be a private family graveside service.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory, 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
