Gerald Dennis "Buster" Doan, 78, of Evarts passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the UK Medical Center following injuries from an ATV accident. Born July 3, 1945, Buster had lived in the Evarts community for the majority of his life. A jack of all trades, Buster worked for the Harlan County Board of Education as a Custodian and Grounds Keeper for 42 years and 8 months, in addition he also worked for Evarts Wholesale, Gus's Garage, Fuller's of Evarts and Bianchi's Funeral Home. He loved his work dearly and each individual that he encountered held a special place in his heart. His smile, laughter, jokes and the sound of his keys will forever be remembered in the halls of Evarts High School, Evarts Elementary and Harlan County High School. Following his retirement in 2021, Buster enjoyed riding his ATV and visiting family and friends around the community.

Buster is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Anna Sue Winders Doan; his parents, William Bradley and Mildred Price Doan; and a brother, Charles "Chalk" Doan.

Buster is survived by his beloved daughter, Renee Doan of Evarts; his pride and joy, two granddaughters, Amber Caldwell Koch (Daniel) of Salyersville, KY, and Autumn Caldwell of London, KY; and two great-grandsons, Braxton Gerald Koch and Candon Jay Koch, that were the apples of his eye.

In addition Buster also leaves behind two sisters, Bonnie Thompson (John) of Lenoir City, TN and Connie Doan Helton of Harlan; two brothers, Bill Doan (Shelia) of Coldiron, and Tommy Doan of Cumberland; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends to mourn his passing.

His visitation will be held Saturday from 5 until 9 pm at the Evarts High School Gymnasium.

His funeral will be Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 1 pm at the EHS Gymnasium with Brother Marty Helton and Brother Jake Middleton officiating.

His burial will follow in the George Middleton Cemetery at Evarts with his family and friends serving as pallbearers.

The family suggests that if you wish to attend the funeral, please wear Evarts Wildcat colors or attire. In lieu of flowers, the family also asks that donations be made to the Evarts High School Alumni and Scholarship Association  P.O. Box 782 Evarts, KY  40828 in memory of Buster Doan.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Gerald "Buster" Doan.