Tony Lenell Evans, age 61, of LaFollette, passed away on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, at Tennova North Medical Center after suffering cardiac arrest and a massive heart attack on March 4th. He was surrounded by his family. Tony loved working on cars, cooking, and his family, especially his Grandchildren. Tony was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Chasity Evans. Wife, Melissa Long Evans. Parents, Sarah Gross and HL Evans. Siblings, Louis Evans, David, Angela and Sarah Tapp. Also, many other loved ones.

Survived by daughter, Vanessa Evans and son, Jacob (Carla) Evans of LaFollette. Grandchildren, Abby Pease. Branson Evans, Emma and Raiden Evans.

Siblings:

Alma (Mark) White of Clinton

Loretta (Alan) Phillips of LaFollette

Brother/Best friend, James (Susan) Tapp of LaFollette

Jody Evans of Ohio

Darlene (David) McGhee of Jacksboro

Anita (Glen/Pug) Wilhoit of LaFollette

Melissa Marlow (Michael Nunn) of Speedwell

Special Nephew, Dave McGhee

2nd Mom, Linda Evans

Girlfriend, Shelly Marcum

The family will receive friends from 5pm-7pm Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7pm in Cross-Smith Chapel. Rev. Bill Rutherford officiating.

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given online to the family of Tony Lenell Evans at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

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