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Submitted: 5/30/22 • Approved: 5/31/22 • Last Updated: 6/3/22 • R516749-G516749-S3
Wayne Evans
January 16, 1919-March 23, 2016
Zona Horn Evans
March 17, 1919-August 7, 2011
*Photo, courtesy of Mary (Coggin) Russell
*Obituary Wayne
Charles Wayne Evans, 97, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016.
Charles Wayne Evans was born Jan. 16, 1919, in Happy, where he rode his horse "Ribbon" to school.
He attended junior high in San Angelo while his beloved mother was a patient in nearby Carlsbad Tuberculosis Sanatorium. The family moved to Hereford in 1931. He graduated from Hereford High School and received a Cowboy Band scholarship to Hardin-Simmons University. While there, he was president of the Student Council and Alpha Chi Honorary Society before earning a bachelor of science in business administration.
In 1940, he married Zona Elizabeth Horn. The couple made their home in Hereford where Wayne was a stock farmer and successful farm equipment retailer. He was organist at First Baptist Church, a deacon and a Sunday school leader. While president of the Hereford Deaf Smith County Chamber of Commerce, he received the Citizen of the Year award in 1946. During this time, he served on the executive board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. He also served on HSU's board of trustees and the institution gave him the John J. Keeter Award for outstanding service and an honorary degree. In 1952, his life course changed when his cherished 3-year-old daughter, ZeeAnn, died in a motor vehicle accident. Wayne returned to HSU for graduate study and taught in the School of Business Administration. He was educational director of University Baptist Church while there. It was then that he received the call from Dr. J. Howard Williams to be business officer at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. Wayne, Zona and son David moved to Fort Worth in 1954. Wayne served as business manager for 30 years, retiring in 1984 as vice president for business affairs. He served under Presidents J. Howard Williams, Robert Naylor and Russell Dilday. He and Zona were distinguished life members of the President's Club and created a charitable trust and endowment fund that support the Rebekah Naylor Chair of Practical Missions. Wayne oversaw the development of married student housing at the seminary, the student center, the recreation center and renovation of the residence halls. Two daughters, Lyn and Jan, were born and raised in Fort Worth. After his retirement, Wayne dedicated himself to the care of his developmentally disabled son, David, and continued his home gardening and outdoor work. He continued in service to others through his rental properties and other resources. While in Fort Worth, he and Zona were faithful members at Gambrell Street Baptist Church, where he was a Sunday school leader, deacon and organist. In 2012, he moved to San Antonio to be closer to family.
He was predeceased by his wife, Zona; a daughter, ZeeAnn; son, David Wayne; grandson, William David Patterson; and brother, Raylan.
Survivors: Daughter, Lyn Evans Demy and husband, Timothy Demy, retired U.S. Navy, of Middletown, R.I.; daughter, Dr. Jan Evans Patterson and husband, Dr. Thomas F. Patterson, of San Antonio; grandson, Evan F. Patterson, Esq., of San Antonio; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
*Obituary Zona
Zona Evans (1919 - 2011)
Zona Horn Evans, 92, died Sunday, Aug. 7, 2011.
Zona Horn Evans was born March 17, 1919, in Gainesville and was raised in Abilene, where her father was an outstanding building contractor.
She was an organizer and leader in every stage of her life. In 1936, she graduated from Abilene High School, where she had been a cheerleader, a yearbook favorite and a columnist for the school newspaper. Upon graduation, she attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene and attained a B.A. degree in journalism and education.
While at Hardin-Simmons, she served as president of the Cowgirls, the social and service organization, and was a columnist for the school newspaper. She did her student teaching at Abilene High School and was also a private tutor. While at Hardin-Simmons, she was elected to "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities."
It was there that she met Wayne Evans, and, after college graduation, they married June 9, 1940. The couple moved to Hereford, where she taught in public schools until the birth of their children.
Two children were born in Hereford: David Wayne Evans in 1944 and Zee Ann Evans on March 17, 1949, her mother's birthday. Zee Ann was killed in a car accident in 1952.
In 1954, the couple moved to Fort Worth, where Wayne served as vice president for business affairs at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Two daughters were born into the family in Fort Worth: Lyn Evans Demy and Jan Evans Patterson.
In Fort Worth, Zona served in the Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls organizations. She led in many positions at the Seminary Woman's Club, including president of the organization. She was a member of the Fort Worth Woman's Club, in its Etta Newby Club, and served as chairman of Bible department. Zona was a faithful member of Gambrell Street Baptist Church, where she and her husband served as co-directors of the adult department for many years. She won prizes for her flower arrangements and served in many positions in the Edgecliff Garden Club, including president. She was also a member of Fort Worth Garden Club. Zona enjoyed antiques and bridge games and was an avid reader. She relied on her faith and always remained grateful, even in adverse circumstances during her life. Zona was known for her gracious and kind spirit, and sense of humor; as a result she had many friends.
Survivors: Son, David Wayne Evans, a resident of The Brookwood Community, Brookshire; her devoted husband of 71 years, Charles Wayne Evans; daughters, Lyn Evans Demy and husband, retired Navy chaplain Timothy James Demy, of Middletown, R.I., and Dr. Jan Evans Patterson and husband, Dr. Thomas Frost Patterson, of San Antonio; grandsons, Evan and William Patterson; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Interment: West Park Cemetery in Hereford.
Published in Star-Telegram on August 10, 2011
Contributed on 5/30/22 by neldapat
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