Alfred Woodson Evans Jr.

Alfred Woodson Evans Jr. (Woody), long time resident of Houston, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024 at the age of 96. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Patricia B Evans; son Alfred Woodson Evans III and wife Yvonne Marie Gallo Evans, daughter Susan Allyson Evans Miller and husband Scott Michael Miller; grandsons Daniel Woodson Evans and Matthew Louis Evans, all of Houston as well as a number of cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents Alfred Woodson Evans Sr. and Dixie Simmons Evans, brother Joseph Tate Evans, Sr and grandson David Woodson Evans.

Woody was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 12, 1927, and enjoyed a happy childhood of playing with his brother and cousins and camping in the woods and on the levy in New Orleans. He completed Fortier High School in 1945. Woody graduated from Louisiana State University in 1951 with a BS in Chemical Engineering, and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

Woody was proud to serve his country in the United States Army in Chinhae Korea, (1946-1948) as well as in Nancy, France and Germersheim Germany, (1951-1953) completing his service as a First Lieutenant. While in Korea, Woody’s Battalion experienced negative 40’ temperatures, and he survived a couple life-threatening situations including a near miss from a stray bullet.

Woody’s life changed in 1955 when he attended a going-away dinner party for a friend. Pat opened the door to welcome him into the party, and both their lives changed forever. It was a match made in Heaven and Woody and Pat built a wonderful life and family together.

He worked 33 years for Exxon Mobil in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Coral Gables Florida, Houston and New York City and was proud to become the Manager, Planning & Analysis, Development and Operations Department for Exxon Minerals Company.

Woody enjoyed yard work, playing tennis, studying history and travelling with their close-knit group of friends. Along with Pat, he was a lifetime LSU Tiger Football Fan and rarely missed a game. Woody was especially proud of his equally tall grandsons Daniel and Mathew. He liked dogs and was a loving Dog Dad to Eva, Spot and Sam, and an excellent Dog Grandfather to a variety of family pets.

Woody served as President of the Barkers Landing Subdivision Board, 1987-1990, and was a Deacon at Second Baptist Church, as well as a four-time Director of the Beacon Class between 1987 – 2019. Together with Pat, Dad was involved in Woody and Susan’s school activities, and patiently endured many swim meets and band concerts. They loved being the 1980 Trip Chairmen of the Westchester High School Marching Band trip to the Rose Bowl Parade,

In September of 2019, Woody and Pat moved to Eagle’s Trace Retirement Community and made many new friends, as well as renewing old friendships.

Following a private graveside service, a Memorial Service will be held at 11am on October 18, 2024 In the chapel at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home – 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston TX 77079. Immediately following all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held in the Reception Room at Memorial Oaks.

In lieu of Flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Alyssa’s World Changers Fund. Alyssasfund.com.