Stephen “Steve” Arnold Evans, 81, of Oklahoma City, OK passed away on October 18, 2026. Steve was born on April 18, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas to Wesley Leroy Evans and Loneta Dulamae Morse. Steve graduated from Wichita High School East in 1963, and went on to attend Wichita State University where he pursued studies in Information Technology. In 1980 Steve began his career with Hunzicker Bros, later moving to Devon Energy where he retired in 2009.
On January 28, 1978, Steve married Becky Lair and they were together for 48 years. Steve was a devoted husband, a loving father, a proud grandfather and a man who fought until the very end for the life and family that he loved. He was loved beyond words, will be missed beyond measure, and will be remembered for all the days to come. His voice may grow quiet, and his chair may now sit empty, but his presence will be felt in the lives of those he left behind. In the stories they tell, the memories they share, and the love they continue to give one another, Steve will always be there.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents and sister Sherry Atchison.
He is survived by his wife Becky and three children, daughter Michelle May & husband Jeff of Derby, Kansas, and their son Robert and daughter Mary, Steven Evans & wife Tammy of Providence Forge, VA and their sons Jake & Kenny and daughter Tess, son Scott & wife Liz of Yukon, OK and their children Mia and Mason, as well as two nieces and one nephew living in Kansas. Steve leaves behind his two fur babies, Cinder & Ella who are still waiting for daddy to come home. Steve was an avid golfer for years until his health began to decline.
He had a heart for children and animals and regularly donated to St. Judes and the ASPCA. Donations may be made to Masterpiece Ministry at Quail Springs Baptist Church, 14613 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73132 in Steve’s memory.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8701 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City
