Michael "Odel" Evans passed this life on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at NHC in Smithville.  He was 64 years old.

 He was born March 2, 1955 in McMinnville to his parents, the late James Floyd and Edith Eleanor Young Evans.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Dewayne Evans. 

 He was a Christian, a lifetime nursery worker, devoted son, loyal friend, argumentative brother, loving father, and adoring grandfather. 

 He is survived by his son, Jason and Wife, Sharon Evans of Smithville; grandchildren, Sylvia Mae and Wade Webster Evans; brother, Phillip and wife, Linda Evans of Smithville; nephew, Timothy D. and wife, Charlotte Evans; and caring lifelong friends.  Michael "Odel" Evans was a dry witted, patient, with a gentle spirit.  He loved feeding his birds, tending to his peach trees, cooking out, and shooting basketball.  He will be missed. 

 Funeral service was held Thursday, January 30, 2020 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Elder Ricky Arnold officiating. Burial followed in New Bildad Cemetery. 

 Serving as pallbearers were Jim Hendrix, Mark Hutchings, Terry Bond, Brett Grissom, Dustin Knowles, Billy Frazier, Carlton Jones and Donnie Christian.

 Donations in memory of Michael may be made to New Bildad Cemetery Fund, Haven of Hope of DeKalb County or DeKalb Funeral Chapel to assist in funeral arrangements. 

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.   

 Smithville Review