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Judith EVANS(OBIT)

Sumner Cemetery
Pulaski County,
Arkansas

Kenneth James Evans
Chief Master Sergeant
US Air Force Retired
December 29, 1949 - August 16, 2016

Chief Master Sergeant Kenneth James (Jimmy) Evans, ANG(Ret.) 66, of Jacksonville died on August 16, 2016. Chief Evans was born December 29, 1949 in Little Rock. He grew up in the Jacksonville/Cabot area, graduated Jacksonville High School in 1967 and attended the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Chief later earned an Associate’s Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Management. Chief Evans served in the Arkansas Air National Guard for 33 years and worked as a full-time Guardsman for the last 27 .When he retired due to illness in 2002, he was Aircraft Manager for the 189th Airlift Wing at Little Rock air Force Base and his full-time position was Aircraft Production Control Supervisor with the 189th Logistics Group. During his career, he received numerous awards and recognitions to include the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal, the Arkansas Commendation Medal and the Arkansas Achievement Medal. In 1992 he graduated from US Air Force Senior NCO Academy as a Distinguished Graduate. Chief Evans was a member of the Air Force Association, the Air Force Sergeants Association and the Enlisted Association of the National Guard. The Chief was a charter member and served as an officer for the 189th A W Chief’s Group for many years. He also served on the National Board of directors of the NCO Academy Graduate association for 8 years prior to his retirement. Chief Evans was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth H. and Mary L. Evans. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judy (Panell) Evans of Jacksonville; Daughters; Kimberly (Evans) Vincentof Vilonia and Tonya (Evans) Cox of Bebee, his grandchildren; Brandy Seymore (Brody) and Hunter Brady of Vilonia; Ambria Cox of Bebee; his Great-Grandchildren; Brady and Bryar Seymore of Vilonia. Sister and Brother-In-Law, Sandra and Sherman Fulmer of Jacksonville; Brother; Dennis Evans (Vestal) of Mabelvale; and his extended family of nieces, nephews, step-sons, and step-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 1:00p.m., Friday, August 19, 2016 at McArthur Assembly of God Church in Jacksonville, funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m.. Honorary Pallbearers are the members of the Chief’s Group, 189th Airlift Wing, LRAFB. A Military Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery near Cabot. Arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136.

Judith
Mar 6, 1950 - Oct 23, 2015

Judith Evans, 68, of Jacksonville passed from this life on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. She was born Monday, March 6, 1950 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the late Eloise White Panell. Upon graduating from high school Judith enrolled in and graduated from Arthurs Beauty College in 1975 as well as taking courses at LRAFB. She went on to work for Maybelline/L’Oreal for thirty-five years. Judith was a member of the Jacksonville Senior Citizens Center and McArthur Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts. She was preceded in death by her husband of twenty-four years, Kenneth J. Evans.

Survivors include children, Ronnie Moody, Steven (Terri) Moody and one step-daughter. Other survivors include grandchildren, Ryan Moody, Mason Moody; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with a host of extended family and friends.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home with Pastor Marc Bateman officiating. Interment will follow at Sumner Cemetery in Cabot. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Arrangements entrusted to Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home (501) 982-2136.

Contributed on 5/29/23 by eagle12953
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Submitted: 5/29/23 • Approved: 6/12/23 • Last Updated: 6/15/23 • R1486764-G1486763-S3

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