Roger Milton Evans

Roger Milton Evans, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Seasons Memory Care in San Antonio, Texas. Roger was born on January 27,1941, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Yet the city Roger called home for much of his life was Greenbelt, Maryland--where he grew up, met his late wife, Judith, and returned to live out his later years until he moved for health reasons.

Roger lived a full and accomplished life rooted in service, innovation, and faith.

Roger served honorably in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1964, specializing in communications. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, he was stationed near Cuba and played a pivotal role in identifying and reporting missile activity- a moment that underscored his dedication and sense of duty. Following his military service, Roger built a distinguished career in aerospace and defense. He contributed to the Apollo space flight systems while working with NASA, Lockheed, and Vitro, and later oversaw the development and quality control of major defense initiatives, including the SOW, Tomahawk, and The Patriot Missile Systems.

In 2007, at a time when most people with two pensions would remain retired, Roger launched his own company, Evans Associates. Evans Associates employed a handful of qualified government contracting professionals and provided Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, and related services, including preparing/establishing ISO and other certifications, for companies seeking eligibility for NASA/DOD contracts.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Roger was deeply devoted to his faith, family and community. He served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at Greenbelt Baptist church, and found joy in simple passions- collecting coins and stamps, and enjoying weekly fellowship with his ROMEOs ("Rowdy Old Men Eating Out") Club.

Roger was predeceased by his parents, Milton Rutherford Evans Jr. and Dorothy Edna Rodgers, and by his wife, Judith Evans. He is survived by his sister, Donna Jean Evans, and her husband, Edward Slivken; by his son, Jack Evans, and wife Nora; by his daughter, Terri Jacobson, and husband, Jake; and by his son Edward Evans, and wife Cindi. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Blake, Clinton and his wife Sharon, Jessica, Travis, and Justin.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 7th at 5:00PM at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N. Loop 1604 E., San Antonio, Tx 78232.

Interment will follow on Monday, September 8th at 10:45AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association, two causes close to Roger's heart.

Roger will be remembered for his sharp intellect, warm sense of humor, steadfast faith, and deep love for his family. His legacy lives on in the lives he touched, the missions he supported, and the memories his family will carry forward with pride.