Mr. Don D. Evans, age 86, of Jonesborough, passed away at the Johnson City Medical Center on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
He was born on May 7, 1940, to the late Harry and Bertha Evans, in Morristown, Tennessee.
Don retired from the Johnson City Press after 42 years of service. He was a Jack of all trades.
He was a member and former Deacon of Jackson Park Covenant Brethren Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeannie Evans; daughters, Angela Harmon of Morristown and Shelley Sluder of Jonesborough; sister, Bonnie Jarnigan of Morristown; grandchildren, Chris Harmon (Tess) of Jefferson City, Matthew Harmon (Kenzie) of Jonesborough, and Alena Sluder of Jonesborough; great-grandchildren, Ellie Kay Harmon, Colt Harmon, and Noelle Harmon; sister-in-law, Susan Pate; nieces, Sarah Pate (Dustin Gingrow) and Megan Crumley (Will); great nephews, Leyton and Emory Crumley; great niece, Rosalyn Gingrow; several additional nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 PM, on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Jackson Park Covenant Brethren Church with Pastor Jeremy Dykes officiating.
Memorials can be made to Bridge Home No Kill Animal Shelter at bridgehome.org
Special thank you to the nursing staff on 3300 at the Johnson City Medical Center for their wonderful care of Don.
