of Greenbrier, AR
October 20, 1961 - January 8, 2025
James Craig Evans, age 63, of Greenbrier, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. He was born on October 20, 1961.
He is survived by stepdaughter, April Spears Schmidt (Ben); stepson, Chad Spears (Deonn); his siblings, Robert (Bobby) Evans of Greenbrier, Todd Evans of North Little Rock and Pamela (Terry) Hensley of Mayflower; grandchildren, Gaige and Liberty Glover; stepmother, Linda Evans of Greenbrier and many other nieces and nephews.
Craig is preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Wilson Evans; father, Raymond Evans; mother, Tommye Evans Gwin and stepfather, Donald Gwin and brother, Randall Evans.
Craig was a hard worker and always tried to take care of others when he could. He started work in 1977 at the age of 16, at Ward School Bus Manufacturing and stayed there through their 3 or 4 name changes and finally retired in 2020.
A special thanks to Tim Goss for the care and help over the past few weeks.
A memorial visitation will be held at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 5-7:00pm.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 15013277727.
2 Days before he died I gave him a hug goodbye and told him I loved him and he told me I love you too girl. Thats why we should always tell those we love that we love them.He was one of the good guys.
My prayers are condolences go out to Craig family and friends. He will be missed
Another Ward Body Works employee has caught the big yellow bus. I am so sorry to hear of Craig's passing. He was a great guy and he had a great family.
My condolences to the family for the loss of Craig. He worked for me at the bus plant. He was a great person and loved his family.
Craig was a special fun guy. My memory of him will live on. I give my condolences to the family. He’s with Shelia and the rest of his family. Rest on.
Thinking of all,Cauley Family!
Bobby, Todd, Pam I am deeply sorry for your loss. Craig was a great guy, a good friend , an will be dearly missed
Bobby, Todd, Pam I am deeply sorry for your loss. Craig was a great guy, a good friend , an will be dearly missed
Bobby, Todd, Pam I am deeply sorry for your loss. Craig was a great guy, a good friend , an will be dearly missed
Praying for this beautiful family in this time of loss and pain. May the comfort and peace of our Lord fill each of your hearts and may you have many precious memories flood your heart and soul. It is obvious by all the messages that Craig was loved by everyone that knew him. Thanking God for His promise that He is near to the broken hearted.
Craig was a great guy and oh so funny! Prayers for all of the Evans family. I'm so sorry.
Years ago I lived next door to the Evans family on Mill Street. I have good memories of those times and a big part of that is Craig and the entire Evans family. There were not many days back then, that we weren't at one of our houses. I'm sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to the family.
Craig. I hope you save me a place right next to you
Prayers to you Bobby, Todd and Pam and the rest of the family I hope the Lord gives you peace and comfort during your time of grief!!
I haven’t seen Craig in years. Growing up I lived down the street from the Evans family. I have such great memories. Bobby, Todd and Pam I am truly sorry to hear of your loss.
My Sincere Condolences goes out To Craigs Evens family. I am so sorry for your loss. I was sadden to hear of Craig’s passing. Craig was such a fun, loving, hard working type of guy, @ work he kept me/us alway laughing. I guess the saying is true “The Good Die Young” cause Lord knows Craig was one of the Good ones. He never met a stranger, He definitely made coming to work a lot of fun, and He’ll be Greatly Missed, which definitely is an understatement cause He Will. He was a whole lot of fun, never a dull moment when Craig was in the plant. Rest in peace Craig and Take Your Rest, We loved You but God Loved You Best. Thank You for many Years of Great Laughs, Conversations and for being an all around genuine Great Human Being. You will be missed by many and loved by many including your AmTran, Navistar, IC Corp and any other name the plant changed the name to.
To Craigs family i am so sorry for your loss. It saddens me to hear this news about another classmate, Craig was such a cut up in class he would surely get you in trouble if you sat by him. On the days i had to walking home from school we would have talks about our day. He was a lot of fun. Rest in peace Craig.
Sending my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family. Craig was a joy to work with at the Bus plant he kept me laughing when I would see him. I know that he will be deeply missed. R.I.P Craig no good byes I’ll see you later.
Thru all the years at the plant Craig was always a friend to me. RIP
Eavens kids I am so sorry to hear about Craig, ALL of you were part of the Quattlebaum familey. I will not be able to attend the funeral but my LOVE and PRAYERS will be there with you all.. Love Nanna Q.
Condolences to Bobby and your family on the passing of Craig. Bless you all.
Prayers for peace and comfort to all his family. Amanda, Desteni, Chasta...so sorry for your loss , I know he was a big part of all your lives and will be missed deeply. Rip Craig
Craig was a Great Friend and will Truly be missed. To the family you are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Deepest sympathy . Sending prayers to all that knew and loved Craig
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Deep condolences to all of the family. Craig will be missed. The Mill St Mafia lost a good one.
Craig was truely a good man and will be missed greatly
Bobby, Todd and Pam:
My deepest sympathy in the loss of Craig. I haven’t seen any of you guys in years, but will always have fond memories of living next door to you guys on Mill Street back in the early 70’s. You will all be in my prayers. God Bless.
One of my all time favorite people. Rest easy my sweet friend.
Craig was such a great guy! Always kind and funny!
Go rest high, on that mountain! You have earned your
angel wings.
I loved this man so much!! He has been my rock since the death of my brother Rick Morgan..He was the kindest person I’ve ever known and my very best friend!! I just can’t imagine a world without Craig in it..he will be dearly missed by so many and especially me and my sister Paula..Rest in peace my dear friend you will always be with me in my heart..
I like to think that Craig and Shelia are together once again for ever! Bobby , Todd, and baby sister he was good man and a best friend. He will be missed .
Sending prayers of comfort to Pam, Bobby, Todd and Chad & April who Craig has always considered his own. I can’t help to think that Sheila was so exited to see him again. RIP Craig
He was a good friend. I worked with him for many years at the Bus Plant. I live across the road from his place. He has always been a good neighbor. If you needed anything he was there. I helped him and his family many times over the years. He will absolutely be missed. RIP Craig.
So sorry for your family's loss.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Best Wishes
Tim David
Another classmate gone too soon. Craig wasn’t just a classmate, he was a great friend. Craig you were a part of my life growing up and beyond, that I will always cherish. Until we meet again, rest in peace.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all the family and friends in their loss.
I am so saddened to hear about Craig’s passing. I have fond memories of Craig, most of them from classes we had together at Ida Burns Elementary School. (We held hands for about 2 seconds during naptime once.) Craig was always an energetic, fun, kind guy. He will be so missed!
Prayers go out to his family , he will be missed . He was a very nice man and very much respected from everyone he knew.
Bobby, Todd, and Pam,
I am so very sorry for your loss. This is such a sad time for so many. It just doesn’t seem real. Robert (Bulldog) spent a lot of time with Craig over the years and visited him recently. He considered Craig a true friend and Robert is devasted over the loss. Craig will be deeply missed. May God ease your pain with comfort and peace. Please know I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Billina Matthews
Craig & most of his family worked with me over the years at Ward/AmTran/IC Corp.
his mother Tommye was the first and was very dedicated to the company & her fellow employees. So Craig came about his dedication as expected.
He will be missed by family, friends & many others. RIP Craig!
Bobby, Todd and Pam please accept my condolences for your loss of Craig. We all had many adventures together in our youth.
Craig & most of his family worked with me over the years at Ward/AmTran/IC Corp.
his mother Tommye was the first and was very dedicated to the company & her fellow employees. So Craig came about his dedication as expected.
He will be missed by family, friends & many others. RIP Craig!
Bobby, Todd, and Pam, I am so sorry to hear the sad news. I haven't seen Craig in many years, but we sure made some wonderful and fun memories that I will never forget.
Love y'all
Todd, Pam and the entire Evans family I have known Craig for 50 years and he will be missed.
I was so sorry to hear about Craig passing away. Prayers for Bobby, Pam and Todd to have peace and comfort during this difficult time. Love and hugs to you all.
Prayers for all the family
Keg was a dandy for sure
Craig was everything a person could ask for in a friend. His love and true friendship have gotten me through some difficult times throughout my life. Just as he's always been there to share the good times as well. Being a mother of 4 grown young men, who are all familiar with his name, I see qualities in each of them that I feel like they adapted from him. His absence will be felt deeply in my house.
It’s so hard to lose anyone but Craig was a lifelong friend. We grew up together and have so many memories. He was the first boy I kissed ( yes it was kindergarden ) was hiding behind a door and popes out from behind a door and kissed him. Bike rides, hide n seek, football, snowball fights, home made popsicles and so much more to reflect on. We had a great neighborhood'. So sorry Pam, Todd and Nonnuijj Kk
Was saddened to hear of Craig’s passing. He was a good friend. Liked his family very much. The bus plant would not have been the same without someone always hollering for Craig on the intercom. Love y’all!
I am glad we had the talk we did recently. We've always been friends. Butted heads but really, you were the best. Head butted my hanging plants in the 80s. You and qually doing the curley shuffle in our Liv Room when I lived with Lisa.
Your probably having fun with qually. Hug him for Me. I hug you from earth. Tell Rick I hello and I miss him too.
Rest easy.
My condolences to the family. Love you guys.
Through it all, thanks for the many years of laughter, fun times, and friendship.
Very sorry to hear of Craig’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with the Evans family.
My sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers for all the family and friends
Bobby, Todd and Pam, I am so sorry to read this news. My prayers are with you all.
Bobby, I am sadden to hear of the loss of your brother. It is never easy, I will pray for you during this difficult time.
I am sorry to hear about Craig. He was a great person and great brother to Randy, Todd and Pam. Prayers for his family and friends.
My condolences for the loss of Craig. I worked at the bus plant. He was a great person and friend. It’s so sad.
This is so hard to believe. I know he will be greatly missed by his loved ones. RiP Craig!
I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.