Larry G. Evans of Parks, Arkansas passed from this life Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Larry was born January 5, 1951 in Waldron, Arkansas to LoMoine Evans and Veda (Franklin) Evans. He was 74 years old.
Larry grew up in and around the Waldron area. As a young boy he attended Bates School and then transferred to Waldron. He graduated from WHS in 1969. He lived in the Parks area with his wife of 50 years and where they raised their son Travis. Larry worked at US Motors in Mena where he retired after 42 years of dedicated service. He enjoyed fishing and especially hunting.
Larry leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Sharon of the home, one son Travis Evans and wife Hala of Parks, Arkansas. Grandpa will forever remain in the hearts of his four grandchildren: Hunter Evans, Gage Evans, Karlie Evans and Gunner Evans. Larry is also survived by his siblings: Tammy Fisher of Bluffton, Arkansas, Bill Miller (Danni) of Parks, Arkansas, Leo Evans (Christina) of Heavener, Oklahoma and Billy Wayne Miller (Donna) of Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Larry will be missed by all who knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces and nephews, friends, neighbors and loved ones dear to his heart.
Larry was preceded in death by his dad LoMoine and stepmom Christine Evans, mom Veda Miller and stepdad Rubin Miller, and siblings: Ray Evans, Darrell Evans, James Miller, Johnny Miller as well as two nephews and one niece.
Larry’s celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 1, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Todd VanDeWiele officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Larry’s visitation will Friday, August 1, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
