Jack L. Evans, 80, went home to be with Jesus, at his home in Rockford, May 16th. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church. Jack graduated from Karns High School in 1961, served 3 years in the United States Naval Reserves, and then moved to Springfield, MO where he attended Baptist Bible College. While there, he met Reverend Clarence Sexton and they remained friends 60 years. He was ordained into ministry by the council of Southside Baptist Church. Jack volunteered more than 20 years at UTMC where he looked forward to meeting new people and telling them about Jesus.
During his ministry, he served as a pastor, assistant pastor, Sunday school teacher, children's minister and in the thriving bus ministry at First Baptist Church, Alcoa.
He worked many years with American Family Life Insurance (AFLAC) and in that business, developed lifelong professional and personal relationships.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Gladys Wright Evans, brother, Don Evans and sister, Barbara (Jeannie) Evans Underwood.
He is survived by nieces, Vickey Underwood, Amy Fludd (Twan), Nephew Jim Underwood (Melissa) and dear friend, Kathy Hobby.
He is also survived by a host of family members, life-long friends and co-workers.
The family wish to thank Jack's physicians, and everyone at UTMC whom he encountered during his time there; both as a patient and volunteer. A heartfelt thank you to his friends Bob, Sheryl, Kelly and DeDee, who have been so helpful since his passing. We also thank Monica and Hallie with Avalon Hospice, who provided exceptional care during the last days of Jack's illness.
Private visitation for immediate family is from 12-1, Thursday, May 19th, in the chapel of Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa Highway. Family will receive friends from 1-2 pm. The funeral service, to be conducted by Reverend Clarence Sexton will begin at 2pm with interment to immediately follow at 3pm.
Serving as Jack's pallbearers are: Bob Myers, Kelly Young, Jim Lett, Charles Darnell, Doug Dutton and Jerry Jenning.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Luzdel Camino Church of Nicaragua, in C/O Concord Baptist Church Knoxville, attention Sheryl Myers.
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