Larry Joe Evans was born December 14, 1953 in Waxahachie, Texas to Evie and Ercel Evans. He departed on June 18, 2022. Larry grew up in Milford, Texas and attended Milford High School. As an adult, he was a fireman with the Waxahachie Fire Department, and a welder working for his father-in-law, Tommy Harvey. He served on the Milford Volunteer Fire Departments and on Milford City Council. He was a member of Milford Baptist Church.
Larry married Karen Harvey and the couple had three children, DeAnn Harvey, Ty Evans and Charliss Erin Evans. They enjoyed 50 years together, 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Larry was an excellent husband, father and grandpa. He was funny, and always enjoyed making people laugh. He was a good friend, and especially enjoyed drinking beer with his buddies. He liked to go camping at the lake and attend Texas music festivals. He loved music; Guy Clark was his absolute favorite.
He is preceded in death by his parents Ercel L Evans and Babe (Evie E. Evans).
Larry is survived by his beloved wife Karen Evans; children DeAnn Harvey, Ty Evans and Charliss Erin Evans; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of friends.