James R. Evans

James R. “Cotton Top” Evans, 67, was called home on the morning of September 24, 2016. Cotton was born on August 25, 1949, in the big town of Archibald, LA to L. T. and Meridith Ray Evans. He grew up in Winnsboro, LA where he graduated from high school and was All State Tackle at 149 lbs. his senior year.
Cotton was employed with Entergy as a lineman, and never backed away from any job he was faced with. He retired from Entergy and was looking forward to spending time at “the camp”.
Cotton enjoyed his camping. He had a camp on Turkey Creek and then moved on to the Ouachita River and Alabama Landing area. Close friends were made and many memories of the fun that took place. He treasured his time hunting and fishing and the excitement of getting ready for whatever season that was opening next.
For the last several years, Cotton has been sick and unable to enjoy all his activities that he loved so much. Life deals us some hard blows at times, but he faced them and fought every day to do what he could. God was merciful to take him. No more dialysis, surgery or pain.
Cotton is preceded in death by his parents, L. T. and Meridith Ray Evans; a brother, Lewis Evans; two sisters, Betty Miller and Mary Pearl Evans.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Mary Evans; two daughters, Angela Evans and Michelle Williams; and loving brother-in-law, Jimmy McDonald. He leaves four grandchildren, Jacob Gardner, Amber Chilton, Callie Bond and Hannah Grace Poole; and one great-grandson Chandler Chilton.
We wish to thank George Beck, Charles Beck and Jimmy Skeen for their loving attendance to our family through this time. They were so faithful to come by and visit. Special thanks to the nursing staff on the 7th floor of St. Francis. We all became like family due to our length in the hospital. We also wish to thank Dr. Walter Sartor for supporting us and taking care of Cotton through surgery and after surgery. Last, but certainly not least, special thanks to Dr. Larry T. Olinde. We fought a good fight and you never let us down through all his sickness. You were there for our support over and beyond the call of a doctor and we value your friendship.
Memorial may be made to Lea Joyner Memorial Methodist Church or the National Kidney Foundation. Plants can be delivered to the residence.
A memorial service will be held on October 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM “up at the camp” on the Ouachita River. Officiating will be Bro. Don Delukie and Rev. Betty Swanson. Directions can be obtained from Lea Joyner UMC or Mulhearn Funeral Home, Sterlington Rd., Monroe, LA.

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Mulhearn Funeral Home
Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA