Johnny Evans

Jonathan “Johnny” Evans of Lubbock passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born July 5, 1940, in Jennings, Louisiana to Edward and Cyrilla (Brugxe) Evans. After high school Johnny joined the United States Air Force where he served from 1958 to 1962. After honorable discharge, he made his home in Lubbock where he worked for White Swan for 18 years before retiring.

Johnny was a man of deep faith. He served as an elder at Parkway Drive Church of Christ for many years before joining Sunset Church of Christ where he also served as an elder. Johnny will be best remembered for faithfully praying for family and friends, welcoming everyone with open arms and having a smile that could light up a room.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of more than 12 years, Cynthia (Donahoe) Evans; sons, Rodney Evans and Rodrick Evans, both of Lubbock; brother, Russell Rosette and wife Rita of New Iberia, Louisiana; stepdaughter, Demetria Hurd of Plano; cousin, Dianne Bellard-Bagwell of Lake Charles Louisiana; and his beloved grandson whom he adored, Jonathan Evans of Denton.

Johnny was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Doris (Benson) Evans in 2011.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Combest Family Memorial Chapel. Memorial services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Sunset Church of Christ. A private graveside will take place.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Sunset International Bible Institute, 3723 34th St, Lubbock, TX 79410.