ROBERT EVANS

Robert Flenoy “Bob” Evans, age 82, a resident of Foreman, Arkansas died Monday, December 21, 2020, in Crossroads, AR.

He was born September 17, 1938, in Little River County, Arkansas. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of First Southern Baptist of Cross Roads and was retired from Cooper Tire.

Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Oleo Barton Evans; his brothers and sisters, Berma Clowers, Mary Quick, Elton Mclemore, Doyle Evans and

George Evans.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years Jackie Ross Evans; one daughter and son-in-law, Rita and Marty Edwards of Cross Roads, Arkansas; one son, James (Rusty) Blansett of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one sister, Jerri Quick of Dyersburg, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Jamie, Tara (Justin), Matt (Brianna); five great grandchildren, Jaxon, Maddix, Paige, Emily “Grandpa’s Little Angel” and Little Jax; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Evans will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Pauley Cemetery Pavilion with Bro. Terry Hess and Bro. Audie Dawson officiating, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home, De Queen.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pauley Cemetery or First Southern Baptist Church Quarters for kids.

The family requests that everyone wear a face mask and practice social distancing for safety.

You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com.