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1944
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2020
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James Evans Obituary
Mountain Home - James Lee Evans, 76, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away on November 30, 2020, at Baxter Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 7, 1944, to the late Harvey and Thelma (White) Evans in Dawt, MO.
James married the love of his life, Maryln Houser, on November 30, 1974. He worked for Luna's Sawmill and was manager at Keeters Lumber Company, co-owner of Quality Lumber then later Owned Evans Building Supply alongside his wife, Maryln, until retirement. James was a champion skeet shooter. He enjoyed gardening, wood working, taking care of his Hare and Feather Ranch, hunting, taking his dogs to Beagle competitions, entering his rabbits in the fair where he took home Grand Champion numerous times. But most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a devout Christian and a great man of faith. He will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved him.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 46 years, Maryln Evans; two daughters: Brenda Bickford of Hot Springs, AR and Yvette Sigafus (Ben) of Gassville, AR; three sons: Michael Chaffee of Mtn. Home, AR, Peter Chaffee (Lynda) of Mtn. Home, AR, and Clinton Evans (Joan) of Yellville, AR; sisters: Betty Hastings of Mtn. Grove, MO, Judy Smith of Willow Springs, MO and Mary Evans of Mtn. Home, AR; and by eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Richard Evans "Gator"; and two brothers, Doyle and Mike Evans.
There will be a visitation from 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Roller Funeral Home. A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Roller Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Baxter Memorial Gardens.
Because of our concern for our community and the families we serve, we at Roller Funeral Home are complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and are encouraging everyone to practice social distancing and wear masks at all times.
**All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering**
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