Darold Robert Evans, 83 years, 8 months, 4 days old, passed peacefully to Heaven on December 20, 2021 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare with his children and family by his side.
Darold was born April 16, 1938 in Toledo, MO to Audie William and Bonnie Francis (Haskins) Evans.
Darold attended the Tranquility School near Toledo and graduated from eighth grade. He then attended the Gainesville High School, while attending high school he drove the school bus picking up students.
On June 3, 1960, Darold and Betty “Ruthie” Havens were united in marriage at Wasola, MO and they were blessed with two children, Mark and Margaret.
Darold was a dairy and beef farmer, he operated a bulldozer, and was a carpenter. He helped establish the Thornfield Fire Dept. Darold and Ruth spent many enjoyable evenings at music parties and local jam sessions. He loved his community and never met a stranger. He enjoyed visiting friends and neighbors at the Thornfield Store, Spurlock Store and Donley Feed Mill. He was a Christian and a member of the Thornfield General Baptist Church.
Darold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ruthie on January 22, 2021, two brothers, Harold and Gary Evans, and a great grandson, Bryce Evans.
He is survived by his two children and their spouses, Mark & Kelly Evans and Margaret Evans & J.L. Frazier all of Squires, MO, four grandchildren, Sarah (Evans) and Jeremy Watson, Sam and Sarah Evans, Hannah Evans, and Rebekah Evans, four great grandchildren, Jack, Easton, Reed, and Avery, one brother, Dale Evans, many nieces, nephews, a host of relatives and many friends.
Funeral services for Darold will be Thursday, December 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Thornfield Cemetery. A visitation will be Thursday prior to the service at 9:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor David Dye. Memorials may be made to Gideons, Thornfield Cemetery or Thornfield General Baptist Church.
