SCOTT LYNN EVANS

Scottie Lynn “Scott” Evans
January 23, 1976 – August 9, 2024

Scottie Lynn “Scott” Evans, of Morris Chapel, TN, passed away on August 9, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 23, 1976, in Selmer, TN, he was the beloved son of Donald and Beverly Holloway Evans of Morris Chapel, TN.

Scott dedicated his career to serving his community, most recently as an employee of CoreCivic Correction Facility. He had previously served as a Border Agent for the federal government, working in Utah and along the Mexican border. He held a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Memphis Lambuth College in Jackson. Scott was a certified arms instructor and Marine Patrol Officer, commissioned as a State of Tennessee Peace Officer. He was also a Wildlife Resource Agent, Boating Safety Officer, Ammunition Training Instructor, and M16 Rifle Instructor. His certifications included Sig Sauer Armor, Glock School, Open Water Scuba Diver, and Field Training Officer. Scott was trained in Wado-Ryu Karate, earning his First Degree Black Belt. He was a proud member of Savannah Masonic Lodge #102 and Scottish and York Rites Lodge #33 in Corinth. Scott received awards from TVA Police Officer of the year, gallantry star medal award, Fletc distinguished weapons expert award, TVA unit citation award, and letter of accommodation from Fletc firearms division.

A funeral service to honor and remember Scott’s life will be held at Morris Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, with Brothers Mike Moore and Keith Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Old Union Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Associated Family Funeral Home, LLC in Adamsville.

Scott is lovingly remembered by his parents, Don and Beverly Holloway Evans; his brother, Josh Evans (Christy); his nieces and nephews, Mari Ann Benson (Nathan), Alayna Evans, Holly Bowen and Colsen Evans; his great-nieces, Ainsley and Ava Cass; and his cousins, Clay Holloway, Quade Holloway (Kelley), and Heather Brown.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Pete and Mary Evans, and Bob and Betty Holloway; and his uncle Royce Evans and aunt Pam “Dooley” Holloway.

Our family at Associated Family Funeral Home, Adamsville, is deeply honored and thankful to have been chosen to serve the Evans and Holloway families during this time.

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