John Henry "Jack" Evans

Jul 2nd, 1933 - Jun 9th, 2019

Birth Date: Jul 2, 1933
Death Date: Jun 9, 2019
Funeral Date: Jun 13, 2019 at 10:00 am
Location: Trinity Presbyterian
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Biography:

John Henry (Jack) Evans, 85 of Little Rock, a child of God, arrived in the loving arms of God on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Jack was born in Kansas City, Kansas, attended school in Joplin, Missouri and Ponca Military Academy, graduating in 1952. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1955, was commissioned in the Army, and served one and a half years in South Korea as First Lieutenant.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Owlsley and Odelia Evans. He is survived by his wife Nancy, of 45 years, children; Todd Evans, Lori Neppes (Brian), Scott Wilson (Tracy), and Jennie DeColores (Miguel). Grandchildren are Sienna, Alivia and Christian Evans, Liam and Jessie Selvey, Cara Jan Wilson, and Mendy Wright. He was blessed with six great-grandchildren.

Jack was a retired drug representative and worked in Arkansas for 30 years. His hobbies included fishing, gardening, and was an avid Razorback Fan.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Rubel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church.

Condolences(09)

Len & Patty Tanner

Jun 12th, 2019 3:42 pm

Condolences and deepest sympathy to Nancy and the family.

We loved his sweet spirit and warm hugs at church. He always expressed how much he enjoyed the choir and our music, and we enjoyed the choir's trip to his home to sing after his attendance at church became limited. Prayers for Nancy!

Rusty and Kelly Graham

Jun 11th, 2019 8:22 pm

Nancy,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of my friend and favorite 3rd basemen, he and his Minnie Miñoso glove played a well defensed 3rd base.
He will certainly be missed by the multitudes of people that were fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him and called him "friend".
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

Robin Brown

Jun 11th, 2019 4:26 pm

Jack was such a warm positive person. He always had a zest for life and never failed to compliment the entire staff where I worked for all they did whenever he visited. My favorite memory though is sitting in church pew behind Jack & Nancy during a beautiful song- he squeezed her hand and told her he loved her.

Emily White

Jun 11th, 2019 4:20 pm

Mrs. Nancy,
Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time . I loved Mr. Jack !!!

Cathy & Bill Ormsbee

Jun 11th, 2019 3:39 pm

We loved Jack and always enjoyed our visits with him. He was smart, politically savvy, and always had a good joke to brighten the day. It was hard to stay a stranger to Jack if you attended Trinity Presbyterian Church since he was so friendly and welcoming. We're confident there was a big slice of lemon icebox pie waiting for him in Heaven!

David W. Bass

Jun 11th, 2019 2:40 pm

Just a note to help honor Jack's life by saying he was a blessing to me personally and to so many others. With his kind, gentle respectful spirit he loved his wife, family, church, and country. He was a great man, patriot, and follower of Jesus. He went peacefully to the Lord on Sunday morning from his home, just as he wished, but we'll always remember and miss Jack!

Barbara Swesey

Jun 11th, 2019 1:33 pm

Jack was such a sweet man and a true gentleman. The first time I visited Trinity Presbyterian Church in 2016, I sat in the back. My next visit and from that time forward, I am near the front on the left. That happened to be a couple of pews behind Jack and Nancy. He was the first person to come introduce himself and welcome me and quickly wanted to introduce me to his wife. As long as Jack was able to come to church, he greeted me with a smile and a warm hug. It has been my pleasure knowing Jack, and we will all miss his smile and sweet sense of humor. Our prayers are now with Nancy.

Bo Plyler

Jun 11th, 2019 1:21 pm

My sympathies to the Evans family. I met Jack almost 38 years ago when I began my career in the pharmaceutical business. Jack was the consummate professional and a fine man. I enjoyed having occasional lunches with him when time permitted and recall having dinner with him on some overnight stays when we would both be in DeQueen. After his retirement, it was always a pleasure when I would run into him and have a visit. Once again, a fine man.

Judi Pearson

Jun 11th, 2019 9:23 am

My deepest sympathy to Jack's family!

Jack was one of the first drug reps I ever had the pleasure of getting to know. His territory included the South Arkansas and El Dorado area. In those days there was one rep and he knew everything about his company's products. Those were the days! Jack was incredibly funny and I know he will be missed by all who knew him!

John Henry "Jack" Evans

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