Gail Eugene Evans
7/12/1936 - 12/10/2016
Gail Evans, born July 12, 1936, to Ed and Bertie Evans in Bandera County, passed away December 10, 2016, in Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, with his daughter, Joyce and Ross by his side. Gail affectionately known as GE and Poppy to many, he enjoyed hunting, carpentry in his early years and retirement days he became quite a fisherman in Cow Trap. Gail is survived by daughter, Joyce Gillenwaters and fiancee, Ross Watkins, of Jones Creek, Texas; daughter, Diane Chapman; stepsons, Robert Fox (Linda), of Freeport, Texas, Ralph Fox, of Cypress, Texas. Also surviving him are his grandchildren, Blake Sullivan (Lauren), of Angleton, Texas, Brandi Sullivan (D.J.), of Richwood, Texas, Jake and Joel Fox, of Houston, Texas, Bronson Sydow, of Lake Jackson, Texas, Shawn Fox (Tara), of Houston, Texas, Katie Russell (Donnie), of Brazoria, Texas, Kelsey Fox, Ryan Fox, Kyle Fox, all of Brazoria, Texas and Jennifer Romero; also survived by numerous great-grandchildren. Surviving Gail is his beloved sisters, Dora Smith, of Medina, Texas and Edith Wright, of Portland, Texas; brothers, Larry Don Evans, of Reno, Nevada, Mike Evans, of Pine Creek, Texas, Ronnie Evans, of Odessa, Texas and Gerald Evans, of Palacious, Texas; and special longtime Best Friend, Doris Mize Morgan. Gail was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Margaret Fox Evans, the Love of his Life for 33 years; stepson, Paul Fox; brothers, Ray Evans and Venice Evans. Gail touched many hearts along his journey in life, He was a man of his word, loved his family and always avoided any conflicts. He loved life and all his friends. Gail's last days were especially touched by his caregivers Holly Meeks and Mary Watkins.
Visitation will be Wednesday, December 14, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Services will be Thursday, December 15, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Clute, Texas. Service officiated by Justin Gatlin of Unity Missionary Baptist Church, Richwood, Texas.
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