Richard Austin Evans Sr. Obituary
The memory of Richard Austin Evans Sr. of Brady, Texas, who passed away on February 25, 2025 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Dalton "R. D." Evans and Verna Evans (Light); and his brothers, Robert Evans and Grady Evans. He is survived by: his children, Reverend R. A. Evans, Jr. (Arlene) of San Angelo, Sam Evans (Becky) of Paradise, Calvin Evans (Delilah) of Beeville, Texas and Loretta Shields of Round Rock, Texas; and his siblings, Orvelle Evans (Thelma) of Buchanon Dam, Texas and Jimmie McFarland (Rodny) of Brady, Texas. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Leatherwood Memorial Chapels (1001 S Elm St, Brady, TX 76825). A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
Memorial contributions in memory of Reverend Richard A. Evans, Sr. may be made to Solaris Hospice, 22505 FM 51, Suite 400, Decatur, Texas 76234 or online at http://www.solarisfamily.com.
