John B. Evans (1953-2007)

EVANS

Posted By: Volunteer
Date: 11/11/2007 at 23:36:52

John B. Evans (February 6, 1953 - October 27, 2007), passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, October 27, 2007.

The cause of death was the mechanical failure of an otherwise loving heart. John Evans was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and lived there through his high school years. He received his degree in broadcasting from the University of Washington and launched into an adventuresome career which allowed him to work in Alaska, South Carolina, Georgia, and finally in Knoxville at WATE, Channel 6. John's lifelong interest in the environment led him to a public relations position with the Solid Waste Authority and the start of a second career of nearly 20 years in recycling and solid waste management. John received statewide accolades for his expertise in environmental management practices and was proud of his role in establishing the Tennessee's first organic waste composting facility. John was an enthusiastic community volunteer.

He was proud of his work with Project Change and the establishment of the Race Relations Center as well as his work to create Friends of House Mountain. Of all of his accomplishments, John was most proud of his two daughters, Katie and Kylie. They carry with them his sense of humor, his commitment to helping others and his love of friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward "Bud" Evans and mother, Jane Burritt Evans.

John is survived by daughters, Katie Morgan Evans and Kylie Lauren Evans of Atlanta; brother, Steve Evans and sister-in-law, Valerie Evans of San Jose, Calif.; sister, Kitty Evans and brother-in-law, Armand Loring of Anchorage, Alaska; sister, Anne Evans of Dallas, Texas; the nieces and nephews who loved their Uncle Thump, his four-legged buddy Augie, and his extended family in Georgia and Alaska. There was a memorial service held November 1st at Church of Our Savior, Knoxville, Tenn.

Memorials are suggest to Keep Knoxville Beautiful, P.O. Box 385, Knoxville, TN 37901.

Published in The Daily Nonpareil on 11/11/2007.