Bobby Evans, son of the late Pete and Lorene Payne Evans, was born January 1, 1951 in Sikeston, Missouri  and  departed this life January 12, 2022 at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 71 years.

He married Anita Evans on February 26, 1972 in Sikeston.

Survivors include his wife Anita Evans of Arbyrd, MO

Two sons:  Pete (Bethany) Evans of Arbyrd, MO

Alan Evans of Paragould,  AR

Two daughters: Teresa (Jason) Bishop of Hornersville, MO

Megan (Troy) Gargus of Paragould, AR

One sister:  Eva Evans of Sikeston, MO

Sisters-in-law: Sandy Evans and Debbie Evans of Sikeston, MO

Grandchildren:  Evan, Connor and Jackson Bishop, Chelsea,  David and Karee Evans, Kennedi, Lincoln and Reagan Gargus, Madison, Barkley, Bailey and Bella Evans

Great-Grandchildren:  Ember and Olivia, Alexander, Braxton, Laikyn, and Blair.

He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one granddaughter, Emmalynn , three  brothers, John Evans, Rayburn Evans, David Evans, and a sister, Jeanne Clark.

The funeral will be Friday, January 14, 2:00 P.M. at the McDaniel Chapel in Senath.

The visitation will begin at 12:00 noon and continue until service time.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Senath in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdanielfuneralservice.com