of Greenbrier, AR
February 27, 1945 - July 3, 2014
Bennie Carlton Evans, 69, of Greenbrier, AR passed at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 3, 2014. He was born on February 27, 1945 to the late Ralph and Vernice Evans in Quitman, AR. Bennie loved spending time with his family, grilling, and going fishing. He served in the National Guard and was retired from the tool and die manufacturing industry.
Bennie is also preceded in death by his brother and sister in law; John and Ena Evans, father in law; James ''Puny'' Wilson, and his grandparents; O.B. and Minnie Evans and Steve and Alpha Atterberry. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years; Jean Wilson Evans, their three children; Jeannine Hensley (Gerry), Teresa Dempsey, and Bret Evans (Mary), eight grandchildren; Ashlinn Borg (Corey), Lauren Hensley, Trisstian Evans, Bret Tyler Evans, Madison Long, Zoe'Ray Lynn Evans, Victoria Dempsey, and Heather Dempsey, three brothers; Dan Evans (Sue), Rick Evans, and Tim Evans, and many other loving family members and friends.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier at 3pm with burial to follow at Centerpoint Cemetery in Quitman, AR. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason Evans, Eric Evans, Mark Evans, Bret Evans, Gerry Hensley, Corey Borg, David Wilson, and Frederick Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Turney, Jerry Appleby, Bruce Ivy, Frederick Dempsey and David Metz. Visitation will be held from 6-8 pm on Monday evening at the funeral home.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his nurse Joyce Pennington, his aide Theresa Ramsey, and the supporting staff at Conway Regional Homecare for the care they gave Bennie during his illnes
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Angela and Joe Davidson
Monday, July 7, 2014
Jean and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Take comfort in the Lord and let Him heal your heart. For He knows of the pain you feel and wants to help you through this. Love, Angela and Joe
Lee Perrin Brewer
Monday, July 7, 2014
Bret, Mary, and all the Evans family: I am so sorry for your loss - You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Ann
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Jean and Family our condolences to the family.
Bennie was a great man he will greatly missed.. But we know he in a lot better place now .
Our love to all of you,
Ann and Jeff
Rickey & D.D. Matthews
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Jean and Family ,
We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times. Your love for him was so great. If we can just let us know. We love all of you .
Rickey & D.D. Matthews
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Jean and Family ,
We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all of the good times. Your love for him was so great. If we can just let us know. We love all of you .
Michelle Matthews Barnum
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Jean & family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending up prayers for strength & comfort during this time. Love y'all.
Joyce Pennington
Friday, July 4, 2014
Jean and family so sorry for your loss. Ben, his courage, his dignity, his integrity, put a unique spot in our hearts and minds. He was a good man and will be missed and thought of often. Teresa and Ashlinn - you girls shine with your nurse skills which include, among other things, patience, compassion, empathy and love. I am honored to have known all of you. With all respect, Joyce