Richard Allen Evans

Richard was born June 3, 1965, in Pineville, Kentucky to Boyd and Doris Evans. He graduated from Lone Jack High School in 1983. He graduated from Cumberland College in 1988 with History and Political Science degrees where he also played football.

Richard married Joy Stonecipher on January 24, 2004 and they have two girls, Mollie and Serenity. Richard was a faithful member of Walridge Baptist Church for many years where he taught many classes, was the director of their youth camp, loved singing in church, and served in several other capacities.

He was a Kentucky Colonel, an honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky in recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to community, state, and nation.

A longtime journalist, Richard completed his first novel in 2015, completing three others soon after and was in the process of writing several other books. He was a true proponent of community journalism, writing for several newspapers throughout his career. He had a passion for covering high school sports. A friend shared “He never wanted a kid to feel bad about something he wrote… He just wanted to cover the game and if there’s something good, then tell it.”

Friends also shared that Richard was “one of the best people I have ever known. He was always a friendly and thought-provoking man.” You could always count on him for a great laugh or an engaging discussion on any topic. “People don’t realize what a special person you really are, and I for one am super thankful for you and your friendship.”

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife Joy Evans, children Mollie Miller and Serenity Hobock, sister Karen Thacker, brothers Eddie Evans (Carol) and Greg Evans, mother-in-law Brenda Stonecipher, sisters-in-law Gay Schrell (Bo) and Merry Jarnagin, several special nieces, nephews, and many close friends.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with the service to follow at 3:00 p.m. at Walridge Baptist. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Condolences are welcome at weaverfuneralservices.com

Weaver Funeral Home

5815 Western Ave.

Knoxville, TN 37921