God bless Richard Evans he was like a brother to me especially when we both lived at 2nd Avenue South in Jacksonville Beach Florida in 1984 and on. We were all surfers and we lived the beach lifestyle which was  a lot of surfing hard and party hard. At one of Richard’s block party’s which was a Halloween costume party we met this guy that was very jovial and dressed as a Ragedy Andy doll. This was Donny Hatcher. Richard  and Donny ended up roommates in the Green Oceanfront house on 2nd Avenue South with an oceanfront view of the old Jacksonville Beach pier where the best surf was located. Richard always had a huge stereo system and the Green House became our weekend party house. Richard always had a sailboat catamaran so he kept it on the beach. Something funny was when people would come and sleep on Richard’s boat on the beach Richard set up this high pitched buzzer that he could turn on and off to get rid of the guy sleeping on the boat. Ha. Another hobby of Richard’s was CB radios. Richard built this huge antenna  for the radio and it was on the roof of the Green House. The antenna was too powerful a signal so the neighbors started getting CB conversations on their stereo speakers. Ha. I will have to continue the stories in a book because Richard was so funny that he deserves a book. I will continue a story book of Richard’s exploits. Rest in Peace brother. Jay Devine

Some people leave a lasting mark not because they seek recognition, but because of the encouragement they give others when it matters most.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Richard Evans.

Richard was the first drone pilot I ever had the privilege of knowing. Back in 2010, when drones were still far from mainstream, he was already designing, building, and assembling his own aircraft. It was inspiring to see someone so far ahead of the curve.

What I remember most, though, wasn't the technology—it was his generosity. He was incredibly supportive of my ideas during those early days, offering encouragement when many of these concepts still seemed ambitious.

Looking back, I realize how much those conversations meant. People like Richard help shape the journeys of others in ways they may never fully know.

Thank you, Richard, for your passion, your pioneering spirit, and your kindness. You will be remembered.

Rest in peace.

Richard with one of our Project Managers at the first IT conference I got to attend with him.

My first SpawGlass company conference with Richard. We went to CMiC Connect in Las Vegas. Richard was a kind and thoughtful IT manager at SpawGlass.

Cruising the top deck; Royal Caribbean, Mexican Cruise; May 2022

1st day of our Royal Caribbean, Mexican Cruise; May 2022

Touring some of the Mexican Pyramids (Mayan Ruins); May 2022

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Richard Carlton Evans

November 14, 1951 – June 30, 2026

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