Thomas Daniel Evans

Thomas Daniel “Danny” Evans, 72 of Laurel, MS, passed away at his home on February 20, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a unique person that had to make a connection with every person he met. Anyone that knew him understood his checklist of “let me show you what I got”. His military background made him a very detailed man and his experiences in his career as a game warden shaped him into the storyteller that everyone knew and loved. Danny was born to Midwol and Jackie Evans in Taylorsville, MS on December 25,1952. He was blessed with a loving marriage of 49 years to his wife, Belinda. He was a graduate of West Jones High School and went on to study at Jones County Junior College. After his time in school, Danny served in the military for 33 years, 5 months, and 14 days. He served in the Navy, Army, and Air Force. He served in the Navy from July 16, 1974 to July 15, 1979. While in the Navy, he served as a boiler technician and 2nd class petty officer. He served in the Army from March 20,1984 to November of 1992. His jobs during the Army consisted of a clerk typist, Retention NCO, chaplain’s assistant, cook, General’s Enlisted Aid, and Buck Sergeant. He served in the Air Force from November of 1992 to September 4, 2011. In the Air Force, he worked in services and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was stationed at many different military bases including: USS John R. Craig, DD 885 in San Diego, California; USS WIlliam C. Lowe, DD 763 in New Orleans, Louisiana; 184 TH Transportation Brigade in Laurel, Mississippi; 186 Air Refueling Wing in Meridian, Mississippi; Ali Al Salem Kuwait; and Germany. Throughout the years, Danny received 15 medals and 22 ribbons. His favorite time in the military was serving in the Navy for 5 years. He became a game warden with Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks in 1983 and was a field officer until he became the state lake Bogue Homa manager the last years of his career until his retirement in May of 2017. He was dedicated to his career and loved socializing and laughing with his friends that he made in all the 34 years, 1 month and 25 days that he worked. He was preceded in death by his parents, Midwol and Jacqueline Evans. He is survived by his wife Belinda, his children Kristy Boone (Rocky) and Kaitlyn Graham (Tyler) and his grandchildren Cole and Emily Boone and Ava and Tate Graham, his sister Donna Manning (Mike) and brother Randy Evans. (Jane) Visitation will be held at Memory Chapel on Sunday, February 23, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. and Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. with funeral to follow at 11:00 A.M. Graveside services will follow at Florence Congregational Methodist Church in Sandersville, MS. Brother Jimmy Holder will officiate with a eulogy by Roger Welch. Pallbearers will be Pat Butler, Heath Hulon, Mike Thrash, Clay Ready, Joey Hinton, and Richard Hawthorne. Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Bass, Sherriel Clark, John Cook, Ronnie Hallman, and Roger Welch. To sign the online guest book, visit: www.memorychapellaurel.com

Thomas Daniel Evans

December 25, 1952 - February 20, 2025