Obituary for Tony Evans

MR. SAMUEL BENNY “TONY” EVANS, age 82, of Eastman, GA, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Dodge County Hospital.

 Graveside services will be held at 11:00AM Thursday, August 19, at Orphans Cemetery, with Rev. Tommy Thomas officiating.

 Tony was born and raised in Dodge County, of the Baptist Faith, and a 1957 graduate of Dodge High School, where he was an All-State basketball player. He was also a fantastic pitcher and was a former prospect for the Baltimore Orioles. He was a former member of the Georgia National Guard and worked for over 35 years for Robins AFB as a warehouseman until his retirement. Tony loved fishing, camping, and going to the casinos with his wife. He was a fan of the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers and was a die-hard Georgia Tech Fan. He was the son of the late Myrtice Register Evans and Samuel Woodrow Evans and was preceded in death by a Grandson, Blake Lee Evans and Sister, Frances Pittman.

 He is survived by his Loving Wife of 60 years – Jane Floyd Evans of Eastman; 2 Sons – Terry Evans (Melinda) of Eastman and Tracy Evans (Lindsey) of Centerville; 6 Grandchildren – Samuel Blake Evans, Abbie Bennett, Jonathon Bass, all of Centerville, Brady Blalock (Hannah) of Adel, Jessica Fussell, and David Fussell, both of Eastman; 2 Great-Grandchildren – Jeter Blalock and Maebry Blalock; Sister – Dale Stokes (Donnie) of Eastman; Brother – David Evans (Lisa) of Eastman; Several Nieces and Nephews.

 The family may be contacted at the Evans residence, 1104 Evergreen Circle, Eastman, and will receive friends at the family residence from 6:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday, August 17.