of Little Rock, AR

March 23, 1948 - January 20, 2022

Thomas ''Tom'' Clark Evans, age 73, passed away on January 20, 2022 in Little Rock, AR with his family by his side.

Tom was born in 1948 to Horace and Cleo Evans in Dallas, TX. He graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration. He went on to attain a CPA certification and followed the family tradition of a banking career. In the late 70s, he moved to Arkansas to continue his work in public accounting, later returning to banking where he spent the remainder of his career. He then embarked on a new endeavor with his best friend as co-owners of Sir Speedy Printing until he retired in 2013. Tom embraced retirement with his wife of 28 years, Carolyn, as they travelled the country in their RV, never leaving their treasured dogs behind.

Tom is survived by his loving wife Carolyn, his daughters, Allison (John) Martin, and Ashley Evans, step-son Paul (Stephanie) Deeter, his grandchildren (Emerson, Leslie, Nathan, Ellis, and Max), sister Linda (Jim) Gillard, nieces Kathy (Russell) Bull, and Kim Freeman, nephew Paul Gillard, great-niece Molly Freeman, great-nephews Andrew Freeman and Ben (Chelsea) Thompson, and great-grandnephew and Evans namesake, Johnny Evans Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents Horace and Cleo Evans.

Tom was known by family and friends for his kind, generous, and loving heart, but also for his fun loving personality. Always the light of the room, Tom kept his family and friends smiling and laughing with never ending anecdotes and his large personality. Often known as a big kid himself, Tom treasured spending time with his grandchildren as he shared their zest for life and positive outlook on the world. You could often find him throwing a football with his grandkids, telling them how amazing the Dallas Cowboys are, or showing them his latest magic trick. He was always so proud of all his grandchildren, and it brought him a huge smile when he discovered they had his ''math brain.'' He never knew a stranger and anyone who met him knew how genuine and caring he was. He was an active member in the Methodist Church throughout his life and most recently a member of Asbury United Methodist Church and New Directions Sunday school class. He served in his ministry by playing drums in the praise band, participating in the Children's puppet ministry, & providing videographic support. Tom's love of music began early in his life when he played drums in the Highland Park High School marching band. He continued his passion for music and rock & roll throughout the years as he and his friends formed a band playing in local venues. Tom left an impression on everyone he encountered and will be remembered by so many people for the wonderful ways he brought joy and laughter into their lives.

Services will be held 10AM, Tuesday, January 25th, 2022, at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1700 Napa Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72212 and are available online for streaming at http://www.youtube.com/asburyumclr

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Methodist Family Health (www.methodistfamily.org) or the Asbury United Methodist Church.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Chenal Funeral Home
13801 Chenal Parkway
Little Rock, AR  72211
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com