He was a native of Hardin County and a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell David Evans and Pauline Hicks Evans.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Evans; two sons, Donald Ray Evans, Jr. and Austin (Bevan) Evans all of Elizabethtown; a daughter, Michelle (Michael) Decker of Leitchfield; five brothers, Johnny, Roger, Randall, David, and Guy Evans; four sisters, Linda Peters, Mary Johnson, Peggy Ammons, and Paula Coogle; three grandchildren, Courtney Decker, Madison Evans, and Riley Evans; and a great grandson, Collin Decker.
A private graveside service will be Wednesday at Horn Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Roberts officiating.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.