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He is preceded in death by his father, James Leo Evans; grandparents, J.O. and Bessie Evans, Clyde and Leoda Brantley; aunts and uncles, Nora and Charles Wilson, Alta (Pal) and Luther Carter, Audrey and Linda Evans and Peggy and Charles Sweeney.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Brantley Evans; sister, Linda Heatherly and husband Lee; nieces, Leslie Wilson and husband Kevin, Lindsay Van Bebber and husband Joseph; grandnephew, Hunter Wilson; grandnieces, Lauren and Rebecca Van Bebber and Bailey Wilson; closest friend, Carolyn Gaylor; aunts and uncles, Geneva (Bob) Claiborne, George Eugene Evans, Joyce (Donald) Jones, Lucille (Robert) Smallwood, Texie (Bob) Winkle, LouAnn (Charles) Jones, Charles Evans, Sherry (Allan) Cannon, Carolyn (Larry) Wilson, Michael (Sharon) Evans, Benny (Rita) Evans and Clyde Brantley, Jr.
Family received friends Monday, Dec. 2 at Lakeview Baptist Church, 1046 Bruce Gap Road, Caryville with Funeral following with the Rev. Roger Stanley and the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating. Family and friends will meet at Evans-Woods Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 3 for interment.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity or InterFaith Health Clinic, 315 Gill Ave., Knoxville, TN, 37917
Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com.
Cross-Smith Funeral Home of LaFollette was in charge of arrangements.
LaFollette Press
December 5, 2019
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Michael Reese
November 23, 2022
Connie and I think of you often, Joe
Jeff Roberts
December 3, 2019
Peace be with you Joe and family.
Unfurl your angel wings and take your place in heaven. A kind, gentle soul.
Michael Reese
December 1, 2019
Joe, you are a great friend and mentor. I have learned much from you and the way you give all the glory to God in all you do.
Connie and I will miss you.
We know we will see you again.
Condolences to your Mom and sister, Linda.
We ate the cake. It was perfect.
God Speed, Friend!
Amy Cross
December 1, 2019
Marie, family and friends......may the spirit of Joe be in your heart's, forever!
Praying for peace and comfort in this great time of need.
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