James (Stack) Evans, Jr. was born in Bartlett, TX on June 1, 1934. He was a loving husband, uncle, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. James and Ora were united in holy matrimony on August 30, 1956. He was baptized at an early age at Mount Arrant Church in Bartlett, TX. While living in San Angelo he occasionally attended San Angelo Greater IME. Stack graduated from Booker T. Washington in Bartlett, TX in 1952. While serving in the United States Air Force he had overseas assignments to Vietnam, Panama and Korea. During 21 years of service in the Air Force he retired in 1973. He also completed 22 years of civil service as well as 44 years of combined government service. He worked for Goodfellow Air Force Base and Bergstrom Air Force Base until retiring in 1995. His family and friends always knew Stack to be a sharp dresser, along with that he was a person who was known to help many people out all the time. He loved watching sports on TV, enjoyed being with family, nieces and nephews for family reunions. His favorite sports teams were the Cowboys, Lakers and Spurs.
Dad we loved and missed you, and thank you for the time we had while you were here with us. -Tony, Earl, Greg, LaShauna Evans (Euless, TX), Ashley (Nicholas) St. Romain (San Angelo, TX), Zamauryon Kendrick (San Angelo, TX), Zamora Laws (San Angelo, TX), Anthony Evans, II (San Angelo, TX), Marcellis Evans (San Angelo, TX), Timothy Brooks (Dallas, TX), Jade and Jennifer Evans (Garland, TX).
Preceding James in death are his parents James Sr. and Lillie Evans, wife Ora Evans, son Reginald Evans, brother Kenneth Crathers, 3 sisters, Ivy Coley, Ray Evans and Barbara Jones.
Left to cherish fond memories are his children, Gerald Flowers (Round Rock, TX), Larry Flowers (Bartlett, TX), Anthony (Tony) Evans (San Angelo, TX), Earlon Wilson (Dallas, TX), James Earl (Erie) Evans (Cedar Hill, TX), Jeffrey Wilson (Greenville, SC), Sonja (Charlie) Williams (Dallas, TX), and Gregory (Tabitha) Evans (Garland, TX). Brothers Roger (Doris) Evans (Temple, TX), Jackie Crathers (De Soto, TX). Other survivors include grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
An open visitation will be held from 8 am – 9 pm on Friday, June 30, 2023 at Johnson’s Funeral Home. A homegoing service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Johnson’s Funeral Home with Pastor Joseph Suiters. Interment will follow at Johnson’s Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Serving as pallbearers are Perry Freeze, Gary Jones, Terry Lewis, Michael Polk, Neil (Rusty) Butler, and Tyrone Wright. Serving as honorary pallbearers are Shawn Davis, Timothy Brooks, and Carl Lee.
Acknowledgement from the Family:
It may have been a card, or call, a message of concern or a prayer whispered to the Lord on our behalf. Whatever the ministry, whatever the service, be assured that it has meant much to this family in the healing of our hearts. You have expressed your love in many ways and we are deeply grateful. We also would like to thank the Shannon Home Health caregiver and therapist and Shannon Rehabilitation for your help with our dad.
