Timothy Joe Evans

He was preceded in death by his parents James B. and Evelyn C. Evans, his brothers James and Charlie, and his parents-in-law Harry and Annette Turner. Surviving Tim are his wife of 54 years, Harriette, whom he met and married while a student at the University of Richmond, his son Jonathan (Ashley) Evans, and his daughter Joanne (Jacob) Sahms; grandchildren Adam and Andrew Sahms and Carter and Laurel Evans. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Jane Evans, his sister Martha Dorroh, and his nephews and nieces.

Upon completion of his doctoral studies at the University of South Carolina, Tim taught English for more than 40 years, 39 years at Richard Bland College. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, most recently serving on the missions committee. As an active member of his community, he served on the school board, on the Colonial Heights Public Library Board, and as a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. Tim’s interests included reading and stamp and coin collecting, but nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with his grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3701 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am, followed by visitation and reception.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Wesley United Methodist Church in Colonial Heights.