Ricky Lee Evans

Ricky Lee Evans, 53, of Joaquin, Texas, passed away on February 13, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in Joaquin, Texas.  He was born on August 05, 1970, in Center, Texas, to L.B. Evans and Marylee (Alvis) Evans.

Graveside service will be held at 2PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Brookland Cemetery, with Bro. Jason Broadus and Bro. Jodi Hooper officiating. Visitation will be held from 12-2PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Mangum Funeral Home.

Ricky was born and raised in Shelby County. He graduated from Joaquin High School Class of 1989. His pride and joy was his son, Lucas Bryan, whom he loved immensely. He loved watching Lucas play sports and always cheered loudly for him and his team. Ricky enjoyed the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a very family-oriented man. His family was very important. Ricky loved his nieces and nephews and supported them throughout the years. His kind, compassionate heart was genuine.

He is survived by his wife,

Deanne Evans

Mother,

Marylee Evans

Son,

Lucas Bryan Evans

Special Daughter,

Stormie Myers

Brothers,

Gary Evans and wife Melissa

Jessie Griffith and wife Lisa

Sisters,

Christy Bates

Lori Evans Eldridge Gauger and husband Mark

Mother-in-law,

June Swint

Sister-in-law,

Diane Swint Wolfe

Nieces and nephews,

Alicia Davis

Michael Starner

Cody Evans and wife Meghan

Colton Eldridge

Callie Bonner and husband Justin

Carly Reeves and husband Seth

Kane Bates

Dylan Bates

Numerous great nieces, great nephews, and extended family that will miss him dearly.

Ricky is preceded in death by his father, L.B. Evans; brother, Mike Griffith; and brother-in-law, David Bates.

Pallbearers serving will be Justyn Brown, Jaydn Brown, Jake Neal, Brayden Cummings, Carson Rodgers, Try Laform, and Ethan McGhen.

Honorary pallbearers serving will be Alan Palmer, Jerry Hunter, Shane Barber, and Danny Davis.