| 1. | Robert Joseph Evans, Sr. was born on 12 Jun 1939 in Inskip, Knox Co., Tennessee; died on 30 Jul 2004 in St. Mary's Hospice, Halls, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried on 01 Aug 2004 in Solway Church of God Cemetery, Solway, Knox County, Tennessee. Other Events:
- Occupation: Joe is a professional musician, singing gospel and western music. He is also a comedian and created the character "Joe Bob Quigley of Stinking Creek Tennessee" Joe has also worked in law enforcement as a deputy for the Knox County Sheriff's Department, The Pinkerton Agency and as a security guard at local Malls.
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Military:
Joe served with the U.S. Army Reserve in the early 1960s and specialized in heavy equipment engineering.
Died:
OBITUARY
EVANS, R. JOE - age 65, of Knoxville passed away July 30, 2004 at St. Mary's Hospice. He was a member of Park West Church of God. Joe was a popular gospel singer in the Knoxville area. He worked in ministry at local prisons and was active in a children's out reach program K.I. C. K.O. Joe served in the United States Army Reserve. He was proud of his heritage and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to honor the memory of his ancestors who served in both sides of the Civil War. He is preceded in death by parents Woodrow Franklin, Sr. and Evelyn Ruth Evans. He is survived by wife Gayle Evans; children, Robert Evans, Jr., Tina Squailia and husband Deder, Greg Evans; stepsons Mark and Dean Treadway; grandchildren Robert Taylor Evans, Roy Evans, Amber Brown, Thomas Brown; great grandson Ryan Taylor Evans; brothers Woodrow Evans Jr., George and wife Frankie Evans, Ron and wife Patti Evans; sisters Margaret and husband Herbert Weaver, Charlotte and husband Steve Curry; several nieces and nephews and uncle Anton Walczyk. At Joe's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Knoxville Inner City Kids OutReach P.O. Box 14487 Knoxville, TN 37914-1487. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 pm at Solway Church of God. Family will receive friends Saturday, July 31 from 6-8 pm with the service to follow with Pastor Gerald McGinnis of Park West Church of God officiating and Greg Evans assisting. Weaver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 865-588-3868.
Robert married Glenda Sue Leamon on 09 Jun 1960 in Anderson Co., Tennessee, and was divorced about 1978. Glenda (daughter of Taylor Leamon and Ruby Hayes) was born on 21 Jan 1942; died on 23 Jul 1993 in Methodist Medical Center, Oliver Springs, Anderson Co., Tennessee; was buried on 25 Jul 1993 in New Fairfield Cemetery, Oliver Springs, Anderson Co., Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
Robert married Donna Kay McGhee [Group Sheet]
Robert married Gail Head on 14 Feb 1993 in Knoxville, Knox Co., Tennessee. [Group Sheet]
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1939 - 2004 (65 years)
(1.Robert1) was born on 03 Jan 1963; died on 08 May 2011 in at home, Powell, Knox County, TN, USA; was buried on 12 May 2011 in Woodhaven Memory Gardens, Claxton, Anderson County, Tennessee. 