James Fredrick Evans, Sr.

July 9, 1946 - January 5, 2013

Mr. James Fredrick Evans Sr., 66, of Trumann, died Saturday, January 5, 2013 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born July 9, 1946 to the late Elmer and Cora Shaw Evans in Trumann, Ark. He was a Machinist for Bilco in Trumann; veteran of the Army National Guard and a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother and his parents. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Joan Lancaster Evans of the home; one daughter, Tonya Graham (Billy) of Trumann; one son, James F. Evans Jr. (Manessa) of Trumann; one sister, Janis Ashlock of Gainsville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Jamie Evans, Joshua Evans, Drake Evans, Carleigh Evans, Griffin Evans, Brandon Graham, and Brittany Graham. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the First Assembly of God in Trumann, with Rev. Larry Loggins and Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, Ark. with Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be James Jones, Jerry Brewer, Johnny Whitman, Jeff Wilson, Ryan Baker and Shane Grimes. Honorary pallbearers will be L.C. McHalffey, Gerald Speakman, Ronnie Harrison and Bobby Walker. Visitation will be Monday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 at the First Assembly of God, West Main Extended in Trumann, Ark. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.