Treniss Jewel “T. J.” Evans, son of the late Thurman Evans and Lola Randolph Evans, was born on July 31, 1932 in Advance, Missouri, and departed this life on June 12, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 87 years.

Mr. Evans was a veteran serving in the Korean War.  He was a former Missouri State Highway Patrolman, an insurance salesman, and a proud graduate of Advance High School.  He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter.

He was united in marriage to Georgie Neal in May 1981 in Dexter, Missouri.  Mrs. Evans survives of their home in Dexter.

In addition to his wife, Georgie, he is survived by two sons, Terry Evans and David Evans; by his daughter, Teresa Boresh; and by two beloved sisters, Jean and Eveline.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and by two sons, Treniss Evans Jr. and Denver Evans.

Graveside services will be conducted at Hagy Cemetery on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating.