Jack Oakman Evans, Sr.

Unknown - May 14th, 2010

Birth Date: Unknown
Death Date: May 14, 2010
Funeral Date: Unknown
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Biography: Mr. Jack Oakman Evans, Sr., died peacefully Friday May 14, 2010, at his home in Little Rock. He was born June 6, 1921 in Spartenburg, South Carolina. He was a long standing member of Alcoholics Anonymous having achieved 50 years of sobriety. He was in daily contact with God through devotionals and prayer. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Marie Evans; his brother, Bill Evans; and his sister Jean Pruitt. He is survived by his three sons, Jack Evans, Jr. (Mimi), Jerry Evans (Joie Wallis), and Jim Evans of Little Rock; his sister, Caroline Camp of Spartenburg, South Carolina; his brother Erman Evans of Cornelius, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Loriee Evans, Lisa Evans, Emily Evans, and Elliot Evans, all of Little Rock; four great grandchildren, Jacob Evans-Funk, Zoe Evans-Funk, Ainsley Anderson, and Pace Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the much loved patriarch for his family and was loved and respected by a host of AA friends, many of whom he sponsored over the years. He was known for both tough talk and his soft side and for his wisdom in all things human. He never forgot a birthday. Services will be held at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. The family requests that memorials be made to the North Little Rock Animal Shelter, #1 Championship Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72119 (phone: (501) 791-8577. Those wishing to may leave a thought, memory, or prayer in Jack’s condolence book at http://www.ruebelfuneralhome.com/

Condolences(15)

#15

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Patricia Freeman

#14

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Dear Family, I am so very sorry about the loss of year dear loved one. May the thought at Job 33:25 give you comfort in knowing that Mr. Evans will return to the days of his youth and be able to enjoy life without the infirmities of old age. My sincere condolences to you.

Sue-Carol (Cowling) South

#13

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack, you and yours are in my prayers as you face the difficult days ahead without your daddy. I don't know how people make it who don't have the hope of Heaven.

Jim M.

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack allowed me to enter the Quapaw House 11/25/81
that started a journey of a life far better than ever thought possible. His tough love and compassion set a foundation for me to stay sober. His words of wisdom and example of living will be missed by me. I'll see you again Jack at the end of the road of happy destiny. once again thank you and I love you Jack.

Beverly DuBose

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack was on my worksheet as a contact when coming through the Women's Dorm. I will always be grateful my sponsor added him to my contacts to make. He was a wonderful teacher and quietly handed me some spiritual tools to live by. There were times I would run into him right when I needed someone to talk to - an Eskimo in the snow storm. Thank you Jack. Love Beverly

Angel Graves

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dr. Evans,
Sorry to hear about your loss. You will forever be in our prayers. May God continue to strengthen you.

Max Lay

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack was a very dear friend and so much like a father. His wisdom brought comfort to all who knew him. I will never forget Jack and the things he taught me. He will be with me the rest of my life. I thank God for putting him in my life. May God bless and comfort the family.

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack was a giant of a man and helped me an awful lot. He was a rock in our recovery community. He advised me many times and shared his experiences and related them to the things that I was experiencing so that I was able to know that Jack understood, and could provide me with knowledgable answers. Jack was blessed with being in his right mind up until his physical death. His spiritual advise, guidance, impact on the recovery community and inspiration still lives on. We love you Jack and thank the family for sharing this great person with us and take comfort in knowing that Jack's contributions will never be forgotten.

Marilyn Pitts Trent

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

when I was a child, my dad attended AA meetings.. I don't remember if Mr. Evans was his sponsor, but I do remember gatherings at Christmas and other times when we would go to the AA meeting place as a family and have a potluck... I remember Mr. Evans well... You know he had to be larger than life and a wonderful person for me to remember him so fondly..I was around 8-10 years old.. and I'm in my 50's now..My condolences to his family...

Larry F. Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack, on Dec.15,1976, I had the pleasure of walking into your life. Your words on wisdom and incouragement helped me start my new life in AA. Not to say I wouldn't have away to "sober up", but your words and love has made it very easy. You will be truely by me with your presents, but the words you have spoken in all the years of our friendship will never be forgoten. Say "HI" to our big buddy. And as always, walk with God. Thank you, for everything.
Love, Larry

Paul N. Rogers

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack was a dear friend of mine for 45 years and I will always be grateful his wisdom. My life was made better as the result of knowing him.
May GOD bless his family.

John McCoy

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

People like Jack don't come often and we are very fortunate when they do. I am just one of very, very many whose lives are better for having known him. Jack defined service and he will be missed.

Nora Bromley

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jack was one of the funniest, toughest and yet most spiritual people I have ever met. He helped God change my life and I will never forget him. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Leigh & Matthew Parks

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Dear Jerry and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the death of your beloved father. Please know we are thinking of you and send our deepest sympathy.
With love,
The Parks Family (Leigh, Matthew, Rachel and Houston)

Kay Thomas

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Loriee,Jacob and Zoe, so sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like you guys had the best-of-the best. May the peace of God rest upon your hearts.

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