of Greers Ferry, AR
August 9, 1950 - June 27, 2025
On Friday, June 27th, Hassel Evans Myers, Jr. of Greers Ferry passed away peacefully at the age of 74 with his wife by his side. He was born August 9th in Batesville, the son of Hassel Evans Myers and Mary Wanda Gray Myers.
Evans graduated from Batesville High School in 1968 and Arkansas State University with a degree in medical technology and zoology. After graduation he worked in hospital laboratories in Jonesboro, Newport and Brinkley before starting a job at the State of Arkansas Department of Health as a CLIA Inspector for many years before retiring.
Evans enjoyed spending time on the lake with his family and friends. He loved the laughter and screams coming from the kids he pulled tubing. His greatest love of all was sitting in his rocking chair on his back porch with something cooking on one of his grills, listening to some music with his wife and watching the hummingbirds during the summer. He loved reading and learning and has a vast collection of books from various genre.
Evans is survived by his loving wife, Carol McVay Myers of 30 years; one brother, John Richard Myers (Shelley) of Little Rock; one sister, Ida Elizabeth Brown of Lenoir City, TN; five grandchildren, Kaleb Puckett (Brooke), Hayden Puckett (Chelsea), Emily Ann Proffitt, Lexy Proffitt, Christian Proffitt; two bonus grandchildren, Avery and Aidan Calvert; eight great grandchildren; three nephews, Kevin Brown (Glynda) of Lenoir City, TN, John Braxtol Myers (Cristiana) of Nashville, TN, Joseph Gray Myers of Little Rock, AR and one niece, Mary Virginia ''Ginger'' Jeffery (Bart) Little Rock, AR.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Melissa Lee Myers West; one brother, Columbus Gray Myers; one sister, Nancy Katherine Jeffery; one nephew, Dr. Charles W. ''Chuck'' Jeffery and one niece, Karen Brown Henson.
Pallbearers are Braxtol Myers, Joseph Myers, Jeremiah Pearson, Chase Henderson, Judd Arnold and Darren McVay.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville at 1:00pm with Bill Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
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13 Condolence(s)
Ken Jones
Thursday, July 3, 2025
I grew up on Rock Street with Evans where we spent most of our childhood days playing around the neighborhood, down on the tracks climbing on railcars, or in the waters of Polk Bayou. I remember him being a bit mischievous and unafraid to try anything at least once! We played Little League baseball, junior high and high school football together. In high school football, he was one mean, all or nothing defensive linebacker that I dreaded trying to block during practice. Unfortunately, I haven't seen Evans for many years, but I'm still saddened by his passing. I will be praying for God's comfort for the family during this difficult time of loss.
Pete and Helen Musgrave
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Pete and I send our condolences to the family.
Teressa Rose
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
We have only known Evans and Carol a few years when they became our lake neighbors. It didn’t take but a few hours to know what great people were next to us. Evans was interesting and great to talk with. He was always offering to help us or find a tool we needed that we didn’t have. We enjoyed our visits with him and immediately knew they were there and we could depend on having good neighbors. Our hearts go out to Carol, she has been there with him and we are so sorry for his loss. Love & Prayers
James Mack Street
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Evans was a great BHS classmate. His broncos were legendary. Will miss his sly humor.
Lisa Riegel
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Ben and I are blessed to be neighbors with Evans and Carol. During the years that Ben was on the road away from home for work I always knew that Evans was just a call away if ever I needed help and that was a comfort that I can not ever express. He said just call ill come packing and I knew he would, He was a good friend and will be missed. Our prayers for Carol and the family. " Carol Just call and Ill send Ben Packing your way".
Scott Wood
Monday, June 30, 2025
Growing up in the same neighborhood and graduating from school together, I can't remember when I did not know Evans. What a loss! Evans was a great person and good friend. I will miss seeing him periodically. I will miss his wit. My heart goes out to Carol and the family. Rest in peace Evans.
Vaughn & Shirley Blue
Monday, June 30, 2025
Carol, we are sorry for your loss. I (Vaughn) graduated from BHS the year after Evans did.
Johnny Baxter
Monday, June 30, 2025
Peace......jb
Mike Smith
Monday, June 30, 2025
Carol, Evans was a great classmate 1968 and friend. Sorry for your loss. His laughter will always be in my mind.
Kenton Guenzel Jr
Monday, June 30, 2025
Carol so sorry for your loss. Evans and I were both born into the Episcopal Church in Batesville. We were lifelong friends. Had a lot of fun together growing up. Our stories are numerous. Some I could talk about and some I probably shouldn't. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Jerry Shipman
Monday, June 30, 2025
One of my friends from Class of 1968.
SHERI R WARD
Monday, June 30, 2025
Carol,
I am so sorry to hear about Evans. i know he will be truly missed.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you bunches,
Sheri Tosh Ward
Gary Humphries
Monday, June 30, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Evan’s was a great person and I cherish several memories. This is a terrible loss to his family and friends.