D. W. "Dan" EVINS

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D. EVINS Obituary

EVINS, D.W.Age 76 of Lebanon. D. W. "Dan" Evins, born 11 October, 1935 to W.J. "Dub" Evins & Estelle McCartney Evins, passed peacefully with his family on 14 January, 2012. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Margarita; and his brother, E. W. "Eddie" Evins. He is survived by his brother, W.J. "Jack" Evins; sister, Myrtie Ann Evins Doak; his five children, Daina (Phillip) Warren, Meacham (LaDonna) Evins, Kate (Bob) Page, Betsy (Bubba) Jennings, Joe Evins, and his thirteen grandchildren, Danny (Brooke) Warren, Will Warren, Mallory Jennings, Danny "Woody" Evins II, Sam Page, Madeline Jennings, Kathleen Evins, Maggie Page, Caroline Evins, Molly Jennings, Brian Evins, Merritt Jennings and Donna Marie Evins. A private service will be held. If you would like to make a donation, please do so at Joseph's Storehouse, Lebanon, TN; The Nashville Rescue Mission, Nashville, TN; or a charity of your choice. DOAK-HOWELL FUNERAL HOME, (931) 684-5011.

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Published by The Tennessean on Jan. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for D. EVINS

14 Entries

Dub Evins

January 21, 2012

He was my mentor, my friend, and the person that helped me understand the importance of taking care of friends and family. I feel like his children are my siblings instead of cousins. I genuinely love and respect them all. If anything good has come out of this, it has drawn me closer to them. They had a wonderful father, but he also had some of the most kind hearted children I know. I thank them for letting me be a part of their lives. I will miss my uncle so...
I lost my best friend. We did not have to see each other, or talk often to still realize what a wonderful, private relationship we had. To Daina, Meachum, Kate, Betsy, and Joe....Thank You for sharing such a wonderful man with me. I will miss him so.

January 19, 2012

Hail Heights....
Class mate of "53"

Peter Speropulos, Jr.

Faye Woodall

January 18, 2012

In the 56 years I've known Danny,he has always been an enigma to me.He was a man of few words,but well chosen ones. His mind was analytical and sharp-witted.Noted for his sense of humor, each phone call was punctuated with a new joke.His generosity was both documented and done quietly behind the scenes. He disdained accepting praise.Deeply devoted to things of the past, he fought hard to save it as evidenced by trying to save Castle Heights.Besides having vision, he was a sports enthusiast, playing softbal quite well; loved boating and taking trips surrounded by friends. Socially, he was equally at home eating a slab of bologna on crackers on the crusty counter of an old country store or dining with powerful people in banquet halls.Often distant when with children, he would take the time to make them feel special, teaching our granddaughter to dive, changing a dirty diapered toddler(albeit Three Men and a Baby style)speak Russian to a newly adopted child, and allowing some poor children to shop in the warehouse. Deeply respected by business colleagues, much loved by long time friends, we will miss you.

Stephen Barkmeier

January 18, 2012

My condolences to the Evins family. I knew Dan in 1987 when i became a crackerbarrel manager in Tennesee. It was a great honor to work for him and a great company.

nathan-dawn-brent niblock

January 17, 2012

my sympathy goes out to all the employees and family of mr evins thou i never had the chance to meet him i have been a long time friend of the cracker barrel restaurant while traveling the long highways of america he really made a difference in so many lifes with his store he will be missed god rest and keep you mr evins you were one of a kind the same as your shop is

toni corbin

January 17, 2012

my condolences to the Evins family and to his friends.I ve known Danny my whole life ,as have my children and grandchildren.I ve never known a more generous person.he s has always been there for my family,especially my parents.i will always remember and cherish his quiet nature,his sense of humor and his honest,candid manner.his love of nature and animals and little kids will forever be a guide to me and the younger generation of my extended family ,who he made a huge impression on.sending much love ,toni woodall corbin,bob corbin,wallace peterson,sarah peterson guffey,brea guffey,and ava and evan fisher

Lynn Bogle

January 17, 2012

I have so many memories of Danny that it would be hard to fit in such a small space. From the days at Oiler Park and the many memories that surrounded that portion of his life...to a dream of turning one store into a national chain. It wasn't just the business but the lives that were touched because of it. Danny was so giving and quiet in doing so but yet impacted so many. What a legacy he created throughout his lifetime...I am so thankful that I knew him on my life's journey. God Bless the Evin's Family.

Pete Martin

January 17, 2012

Just wanted to let you know how sorry we were to here about Danny's passing away. I know each of you will miss him and our prayers go out to you at this time of loss.

Family Friend

January 17, 2012

My condolences go out to the Evins family. My thoughts and prayers are also with the children of his late wife, Elvia and Alberto, and their children, who knew Danny for many years as a loving a step-father and grandfather.

BMW of Nashville

January 17, 2012

We will certainly miss Danny's sense of humor and his generous spirit. Thoughts and prayers offered in this time of grief.

January 17, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

Rick Martin

January 17, 2012

Thinking of you all. Danny was a amazing man and father. Praying for you today and in the days to come.
Anita Fields Barron

January 17, 2012

Much love to all of my longtime Evins friends, Dana, Betsy, Meacham, Joe and Kate and Myrtie. Danny certainly has left a fine legacy in all of you and certainly left a fine name for himself. I am happy that he is at peace. He was a good man. I am wintering in Florida bur want you all to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Many Hugs Mary Ann Denney

January 17, 2012

Karlen, we are saddened by the loss of your Uncle Dan. We know that you were very close. With love, Joyce and Steve.

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