Don Evans

Don Evans

Don Evans. Age 76 of New Tazewell passed away April 17, 2007 at his home. He was born May 17, 1930 in Speedwell to the late Lee & Pearl Madon Evans. He professed faith in Christ as his savior at Red Hill Baptist Church as a young person. He was currently a member of Carrs Branch Baptist Church where he had served as Sunday School Superintendent in the past. He was a retired bookkeeper for various oil and coal companies, and was also a former member of Pinnacle Lodge #661 and Blazing Star Lodge # 455. He also spent a short time in The United States Army. He enjoyed the outdoors through hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends and truly loved his church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son; Warren K. Evans in 1986: two brothers: Lem and Roger Evans; one sister; Theresa Evans.

Survivors:

Loving wife of 54 years; Dolores Giles Evans of New Tazewell

Sons and wives: Richard and Teresa Evans Louisville, KY

Mitchell and Mary Ann Evans Middlesboro, KY

Grandchildren: Tara Evans & fiancé Derek Monahan Louisville, KY

Tyler Evans Louisville, KY

Nikki & husband Brandon Griffin Middlesboro, KY

Great-grandchild; Conner Griffin Middlesboro, KY

Brothers: Guy and Lowell Evans both of Speedwell, TN

Sisters: Bethel Brown Knoxville, TN

Althea Davis Ypsilanti, MI

Verda Lou Burns Speedwell, TN

Betty Owens West Carrollton, OH

One Aunt; Clevia Patterson Cumberland Gap, TN

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be 8pm Thursday, April 19th at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Sam Sweet officiating. Music by David & Stephanie Cole. The family will receive friends from 4-8. Burial Friday 11am at Green Hills Cemetery in Middlesboro, KY with nephews serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers: Members of Carrs Branch Baptist Church.

Reece Funeral Home. 869-3651 or www.recefh.com