David Evans

Funeral arrangements for Major General (retired) David L. Evans age 68 of Wartrace will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday, November 10, 2018, at Horse Mountain Church of Christ with Mark Pierce officiating and 4:00 pm Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Hooper-Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home in Baxter, TN. Burial will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. General Evans passed from this life Wednesday night, Nov. 7, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Visitation will be held prior to both services Saturday and Sunday, beginning at 2:00 pm. Born September 11, 1950, in Detroit, MI he was one of 8 children born to the late Charlie William & Cleo Robinson Evans. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by: son, Jeremy Todd Evans; siblings, Charles Jr. Evans, and Reba June Rayburn; and two infant siblings. Major General (retired) Evans began his military career in the U.S. Marine Corps (4 years) and then the U.S. Army (41 years), he finished his service at the rank of Major General. His last military assignment: 2005-2008 Commanding General, 80th Division (Institutional Training) and 80th Training Command (TASS) Richmond, VA. He was a member of VFW, American Legion, DAV, Marine Corps League, Military Officers Association, and a faithful member of the Horse Mountain Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Patricia Sutton Evans; son, David Stacey (Melissa) Evans of Baxter; granddaughter, Elizabeth Lynette Evans; sisters, Peggy Ann Cho of Cookeville, and Jean Stapleton of GA; brother, Robert Edward Evans of Nashville. Doak-Howell Funeral Home and Baxter Chapel of Hooper-Huddleston & Horner are serving the family.(931)858-2134 You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.