Dr. Carl Arthur Evans was born December 14, 1944, to the late Junius and Ruth Wallis Evans. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church in Houma, Louisiana, by Rev. H. Gary.
A passionate scholar and devoted community servant, Dr. Evans earned his doctoral degree in Theology and dedicated more than 30 years to educating, guiding, and inspiring students throughout the Flint, Michigan school system.
His legacy lives on through his children, Sebastian Singleton Evans and Sancia Avis Tutt; his cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his three godchildren, Janice Gauche, Freddie H. Douglas III, and Wallena Evans; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifelong friends.
Dr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Ruth Wallis Evans; his beloved daughter, Ruth Germaine Kinney; two grandchildren, Jordan and Jaylen Kinney; six brothers, Wallace, David, Junius, William, Claude, and Louis Evans; four sisters, Veranese E. Douglas, Marion E. Bowscer, Geraldine Evans, and Barbara E. Celestine; and his godchild, Monique Bowscer.
Visitation will be from 8am until 10am Funeral time at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church 120 Hialeah Ave Houma, LA 70363 Interment following service at St Luke Baptist Church Cemetery 3755 Bayou Black Drive Houma, La 70360