Steve Howard Evans

Steve Howard Evans obituary, Bulls Gap, TN

Steve Howard Evans

Steve Evans Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Christian Sells Funeral Home on Mar. 3, 2026.
Steve Howard Evans, age 76, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was an employee of Magnavox for 22 years. Steve was the lead singer of his band Exit South. He was a member of Phillippi Church and was saved at an early age. Steve will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Pauline Evans; grandparents, Albert and Birdie Everhart and SJ and Alice Evans; siblings, Lonzo Evans, IH Evans, Albert Cecil, Georgie Ruth, and infant baby.

He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Tina Evans of Bulls Gap; daughter, Tiffany (Isaac) Gragg of Midway; step-daughters, Ashley (Adam) Steele-Gosnell of Bulls Gap and Taylor (Ray) Prater of Greeneville; grandchildren, Bryson, Kayleigh, and Bryleigh Steele, Ryan and Emma Prater; sisters, Patti (John) Reade of Greeneville and Genny Evans of Greeneville.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Amedysis Hospice and nurses Shelly and Kathy for all the wonderful care they provided.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Phillippi Cemetery located in Bulls Gap with Rev. Donnie Bible officiating. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers will be: Bryson Steele, Isaac Gragg, Adam Gosnell, Jeff Sexton, Christopher Sexton, and Freddie Evans. Honorary pallbearers will be: Cecil Mays, Johnny Mays, Billy Evans, and Ray Prater. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com

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1520 E Main Street PO Box 775, Rogersville, TN 37857

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