David W. Pookie Evans

Born in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, March 21, 1939, he moved with his parents from Pittsburgh, Texas, to Pelly—later to be incorporated along with Goose Creek into Baytown. He attended Baytown schools, graduating from Robert E. Lee in 1957, managing to become an Eagle Scout along the way. He enrolled at Texas A&M University in 1957, where he worked as a trainer under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. Leaving with the Class of ’61, he became a member of the Medical Corp in the U.S. Army, returning to the states from his assignment in Baumholder, Germany, to work for Humble Oil out of Grand Isle, Louisiana. Life in the Gulf was short-lived, and Evans returned and settled in Baytown, joining Herbert-Hauser Insurance Agency and establishing roots with his family. He remained in Baytown as an independent insurance agent and continued his business in College Station when he relocated in 2010.

Known by many as “Pookey,” Evans was involved in numerous civic endeavors throughout his life. He was an active member of the Baytown Jaycees, becoming President in 1966, later becoming Vice President of the Texas chapter. He held the seat as City Councilman for District 2 from 1969-1971. While serving as a Baytown City Councilman, he also served as a state director in the Junior Chamber of Commerce and state director of the Jaycees, connecting all three civic associations in efforts for Hurricane Camille relief. He was also a driving force in the establishment of Ross S. Sterling High School’s first booster club in 1966. Evans worked tirelessly as a member of the Baytown A&M Club, serving as president in the 1990s. In 2001, he orchestrated all-expenses paid trip for the A&M student organizers of the “Red, White, and Blue Out” event to New York where they presented NY police and firefighters with a check for nearly $200,000 after the 9/11 attack. His dedication to Texas A&M never faltered over the years. He has contributed much to A&M over the years belonging to the Twelfth Man Foundation and Association of Former Students, and a fixture at football, basketball, and baseball games. Evans has left an indelible impression on all who encountered him during his long and productive service as a community leader and motivator, a steward of service and civic responsibility.

He is survived by his children, daughter Lisa Evans Boudreaux and sons, Evan David Boudreaux, Kyle Bryant Joseph Boudreaux, and Reese Thomas Leonard; son David M. “Bubba” Evans; David A. Baker and grandson Ryan Baker; Kimber R. Baker and wife Laura and grandson Caleb; Jack S. Baker and wife Kim (Kluch) Baker, and granddaughters Taylor Baker and Clayton Baker; Andy K. Baker and wife Mary (Hadayia), grandson, Andy K. Baker, Jr. and granddaughters Juliann Baker and Shawna Maxey and grandsons Stephen Ellis wife Beckie (Davis) Ellis and John Roth Baker and wife Chelsea; Roy C. Baker; and Gladys Baker Pace, husband Matt Pace, and grandchildren Nick Pace and AlexAnne Pace. He has fourteen great-grandchildren. He is the brother of Theresa Rodgers and brother-in-law Dennis Rodgers, residents of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nancy Evans Buzbee and brother-in-law Rex Buzbee, Betty Evans Choate and brother-in-law John Choate, and Carl W. Evans and sister-in-law Cheryl Evans, all from Baytown. He is also survived by wife, Carolyn Williams Evans, and her sons Brock Avery of Bristol, Tennessee, and Brad Williams of College Station. He was preceded in death by his parents Florence (McGahee ) and J.C. Mitchell, long-time residents of Larose, Louisiana, and David W. and Louise Evans of Baytown, and long-time love, Twillia Rombs Baker Evans.

A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Friday, November 3, 2017, at Navarre Funeral Home with the Rev. Roy Cloudt officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toward a commemorative fund to be established by his children in his name. Contact can be made to the attention of Lisa Evans Boudreaux, 915 Sixth Street, Morgan City, LA, 70380, [email protected], 985.232.0259, or Facebook Lisa Boudreaux.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.