James “Jim” Milton Evans

James Milton Evans, Sr., also known as Jim Evans, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. CDT at Lake Ridge Chapel & Memorial Designers, 6025 82nd Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79424. Jim’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. CDT at the same location followed by a graveside burial at Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery. We encourage friends and loved ones to join us in remembering and honoring a life well-lived.

Jim was born November 2, 1928, to Olin M. and Mary Bullock Evans in Dallas, Texas. Jim has literally danced his way through life dancing professionally in clubs as a teenager. He was an accomplished tap dancer performing in various venues including USO shows. Jim was head cheerleader and class favorite at Woodrow Wilson High School where he met his future wife and the love of his life, Betty Ann Johnson. He continued his cheerleading venture at North Texas State College and was an active fraternity member while earning a bachelor’s degree in business.

On April 6, 1951, he married his beloved wife, Betty Evans, at the St. John’s Methodist Church in Dallas Texas. Jim and Betty shared a beautiful life journey that spanned over 72 years full of laughter, love and dancing. Jim was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. His love for his family and his unique sense of humor and infectious smile were the hallmarks of his personality, and he brought joy to everyone who knew him.

Jim was a hardworking and passionate individual who enjoyed a fulfilling career which brought him to Lubbock with the Dr. Pepper Company in 1958. He continued with Coca Cola, Coors Distributors, Foodway grocery stores, ownership in Deardorf Produce and then retired after twenty years with Llano Estacado Winery. His dedication and determination were evident in his professional and personal life, where he was always there to support his family and friends. A true leader, Jim was a role model for his children and grandchildren, teaching them the importance of integrity, kindness, and perseverance.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Betty Evans; children, James “Bo” M. Evans Jr., Candy Lindeman-Hoyle (John), Kim Mauldin (Steve); grandchildren, James “Jim” M. Evans III (Kai), Jason Lindeman (Heather), Matt Mauldin (Aggi), Kristin Mauldin; great-grandchildren Christian Ward (Taylor), Sage Evans, Jade Evans, Jaci Evans, Arya Lindeman, Sebastian Lindeman, Theodore Mauldin, Sloane Mauldin, Connor Mauldin; and great-great-grandchildren, Macie and Breslyn Ward.

Jim is proceeded in death by his father, Olin M. Evans, mother, Mary Evans and mother-in-law Elizabeth Roper.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest memorial donations to the Lubbock Aquarium at https://lubbockaquarium.org/ or the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org/donate

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