Thomas B. Evans
October 07, 1958 — December 07, 2023
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Thomas Bryson Evans, age 65, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home in Des Moines.
Thomas was born October 7, 1958, in Ripley, Mississippi to Bobby Evans and Hilda Graham Evans. He graduated from Ruby Van Meter in Des Moines, Iowa. After graduation, he was employed in the janitorial field for Broadlawns Hospital, Goodwill Industries, and then Marsden. Marsden closed and the building changed hands. It became the Iowa Lottery Building, and they valued Thomas so much that they kept him on in his work, and he continued to work for them for over 25 years.
Thomas was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He loved listening to music, rap and R & B being his favorite, and dancing. He loved bowling and was active on many bowling leagues. Thomas had a gentle spirit and was a very kind-hearted person. Everyone loved him. He put others’ needs before his own and was always checking in on people, and asking how they were doing. Thomas was always smiling and will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by his siblings, Vernon Evans, Barbara Evans (Claudie), Shirley Evans, Billy Evans, Gerald “Kenny” Evans, and Cindy Evans (Michael); step-siblings, Tabitha Prather, Tammy Prather, Billy Ray Prather, Ann Marie Prather, Mary Evans-Williams, and Jodi Evans-Williams; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby and Hilda Evans; and his siblings, Michael Lee Evans and Sandra Evans.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 22, 2023, at Revival Center Church of God in Christ, 3816 36th Street, Des Moines, with burial at Glendale Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the church following the graveside service.
Theresa Aguiniga
12/17/2023
Iam sorry to hear of Tommys passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I use to work at the Lottery bldg and Tommy was a daily part of my life for many years, he was a kind , big hearted, fun loving friend like a brother to me even. A protector even. I missed him and thought of him often when I left there and recently I was going through pictures and had some of him laughing and joking around as we had some good times working at the lottery bldg too. Heaven gained an Angel. Rest easy Tommy 🙏🏽💙
Deana Connelly
12/13/2023
Tommy was.not just a coworker, he was family, we spent a lot of time together, we laughed and at times we cried. I will miss the kind, loving , caring and gentle man that he was. I was blessed to have had him in my life. Love you Buddy!
Michelle Mendoza
12/12/2023
Tommy was such a kind, gentle man with an infectious smile. I live in Davenport, so only got to see Tommy once or twice a year at meetings. He still always remembered me and come over to say hello. The world lost a great one. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. The lottery building will not be the same without him.
Lily K
12/12/2023
The world has lost such a kind and friendly person. I will very much miss Tommy waving hello from across the hall and our lighthearted complaining together about the weather. Our workplace will never be the same without him. My thoughts and my deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Andrea Mc.
12/12/2023
Thinking of everyone during this time. Tommy was part of my daily life at the Lottery, and always so kind and helpful. So many of us will miss his laugh, and his presence.