Brian Evans

Brian Evans of Lebanon passed away May 18th, 2025, at the age of 57.
He is preceded in death by his mother Brenda Faye Evans; maternal grandparents, George Damron and Jewell (Albert) Green; paternal grandparents, Robert, and Audrey Evans; brother, Eric Evans and aunt, Marcia Gallardo (Gary Pierce).
He is survived by his father, James Evans; wife, Christy Evans; daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Evans; son, Brett Nathaniel Evans and fiancé, Emma Sherrow; step daughter, Savannah Grace (Troy) Huddleston; step son William Maurice "Will" ( Hannah) Norton lll; grandchildren, Abigail, Ruth and Amelia Huddleston; sister, Anisa Evans; cousin, Ashley (Steven) Douglas; father in law, Ralph Hall; mother in law, Barbara Hall; sisters in law, Amy (Joe) Green, Julie (Scott) Ulmer, Rachel (Brandon) Burnette and Bonnie Hall; brother in law, Jeff Hall and numerous other loving family members.
Brian was member of First Baptist Church in McMinnville and participated in the choir. He also attended Immanuel Baptist Church with his wife Christy. He was a 1986 graduate of West View High School in Martin, Tennessee, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Bethel University in 1990.
While at Bethel, Brian was a tenor and a proud member of the Balladeers. His time with the group was an important time in his life, offering him the opportunity to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Brian's interests included fishing, hunting, and golfing with friends, and he had a true talent for woodworking-especially crafting wooden ink pens. Brian also had a deep love for history, particularly the Civil War era, and never missed a chance to learn something new. He was also known for his grilling and the joy he found in preparing meals for those he loved.
Above all, Brian cherished the time he spent with his family. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Visitation for Brian will be held on Thursday, May 22nd, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and again on Friday, May 23rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Partlow Funeral Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Jeff Owens and Pastor Jeff Pratt officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Livengood, David Pate, Mike Hall, Chip Vanatta, Scott Ulmer, and Jerry Boles. Interment will take place at Poplar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society at P.O. Box 292705, Nashville, TN 37229