Jess Wyatt Evans
1926 - 2018 (91 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
1. Jess Wyatt Evans was born on 21 Nov 1926 in Troup, Smith County, Texas; died on 18 Oct 2018 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, Smith County, Texas. Notes:
Jesse Wyatt Evans, 91, of Orange, Texas, passed away on October 18, 2018, Beaumont, Texas.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup, Texas with burial to follow. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk Ellender.
Born in Troup, Texas, on November 21, 1926, he was the son of Alton Evans and Edna (Looney) Evans. Jesse was a longtime member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where he faithfully served his Lord for many years. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching all sports, his favorite being football. Jesse loved hunting and travelling, travelling all over the world in the Merchant Marines. He loved his time meeting with Gulf Retirees once a month at McDonalds for coffee. Jesse will be dearly missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing and loving him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Edna Evans; loving wife 61 years, Patsy Evans' and siblings, Carl Evans, Annell Evans, and Marguerite Traxler.
He is survived by his son, Stephen Wyatt Evans of Beaumont; grandchildren, Jessica Ellender and husband Jadon; and great-grandchildren, Anderson Wyatt Ellender, Joliet Ryan Ellender, and Austin Everitt Ellender.
Published in Tyler Morning Telegraph on Oct. 24, 2018
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/155346828/jesse-wyatt-evansFamily/Spouse: Patsy Anita Stephens. Patsy (daughter of Edward James Stephens and Drucilla Marcum) was born on 11 Apr 1931 in Combs, Madison County, Arkansas; died on 28 Aug 2013 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, Smith County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Steven Wyatt Evans
was born on 17 Apr 1953 in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas; died on 4 Nov 2021 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, Smith County, Texas.
- 2. Steven Wyatt Evans
Generation: 2
2. Steven Wyatt Evans (1.Jess1) was born on 17 Apr 1953 in Jacksonville, Cherokee County, Texas; died on 4 Nov 2021 in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas; was buried in Pinecrest Cemetery, Troup, Smith County, Texas. Notes:
Steven Wyatt Evans, age 68, of Beaumont, passed away on November 4, 2021, at his home.
A graveside service will be 1pm, Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Pinecrest Cemetery in Troup, Smith County, Texas. Officiating will be Pastor Kirk Ellender.
Born in Jacksonville, Texas, on April 17, 1953, he was the son of Jesse Wyatt Evans and Patsy (Stephens) Evans.
Steve was a 1971 graduate of Bridge City High School and went on to attend Stephen F. Austin University. He worked for Valero as an operator for almost 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, cooking, riding his Harley Davidson and listening to country music. Steve was an avid sports fan and could always be found watching his favorite teams, the Texas Longhorns and the Dallas Cowboys. He loved his French Bulldog, Pierre but adored his family most of all. Steve will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Patsy Evans.
He is survived by his daughter Jessica Ellender and husband Jadon of Bridge City, Texas, his grandchildren, Anderson Wyatt Ellender, Joliet Ryan Ellender and Austin Everett Ellender.
Arrangements are under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home of Orange, Texas.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233770517/steven-wyatt-evans