Michael Dwayne Evans

Michael Dwayne Evans, age 72 of Glenwood, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023.

 

He was born on March 17, 1950, in Glenwood, the son of the late F.L. Evans and Floyce Dean Morphew Evans.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Michael Dwayne Evans, Jr., and his sister, Diana Young.

 

On July 3, 1983, he married Regina Conine Evans.

 

Michael was a man of strong will and determination. He worked hard and mastered many trades throughout his life. He was successful In any job that he took on. But the thing he loved most was truck driving, which he did for many years. Later in life, as health issues arose, he went to school to become one of the best apartment maintenance supervisors in the Dallas area.  His dream and favorite hobby was to have his own shop and rebuild "old trucks".  He loved his family and was a devoted husband, Dad, and Pawpaw. He taught us to work hard and do our best at anything we tried. That's what would make us successful.

 

He is survived by the love of his life, Regina of Glenwood; his son, Phillip Evans of Glenwood; his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Barry Bankhead of Kirby; his three grandchildren, Dakota Morrison of Heavener, OK, Brody Bankhead of Kirby, and Kynleigh Bankhead of Kirby; his two brothers, Ronnie Evans of Glenwood, and Ralph (Cheryl) Evans of Bonnerdale; his three sisters and a special brother-in-law, Linda and Ronnie Chamberlain of Missouri, Pat Lindsey of Ozark, and Betty Bernard of Missouri; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and a host of wonderful friends. 

 

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, in the Smith Family Funeral Home Chapel-Glenwood, 209 North Third Street, Glenwood, AR 71943.