I was never a movie star. Evans made his film debut in 1947 and appeared in dozens of films and television programs. Due to variances in the way the death index was created, some records may have incomplete (partial) Date of Death information . He starred as well in Peopletoys in 1974 with Leif Garrett, and in the fall of 1976, Evans starred on the adventure series Spencer's Pilots. In the story line, Stratton strikes it rich as he signs over his mining claim to a syndicate.[10]. My sincerest condolences to the Evans Family for the loss of your loved one, Gene, and pray you find comfort in Psalms 91:2. Fuller threw an M1 Garand rifle at Evans, who caught it and inspected it as a soldier would have done. The rugged, red-headed character actor was a familiar face in such westerns as Cattle Queen of Montana (1954), The War Wagon (1967), Support Your Local Sheriff! James Best and Jack Albertson played Jimmy Burns and Pearlman, respectively. In the storyline, Phillips shanghais Grey Holden (Darren McGavin) and a crew member of the river vessel Enterprise to meet the army's "quota" for new recruits. In 1965, Evans guest-starred as Jake Burnett in the episode "Vendetta" of ABC's western series The Legend of Jesse James starring Christopher Jones. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Curtis Evans and one sister, Pauline Passmore. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Curtis Evans and one sister, Pauline Passmore. Samuel Manus will officiate with burial at Swain Memorial Park. The family will receive friends form 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM Friday at the Funeral Home. Official Sites, Although he often played tough, snarling sergeants, gunslingers or cops, in reality Evans had very poor eyesight and could barely see without his glasses. Gene Evans, a rugged character actor who appeared in more than 30 films, including ''Operation Petticoat'' and ''Walking Tall,'' died on Wednesday at … [8], In 1961, Evans guest-starred as Sheriff Tom Wilson in "Incident on the Road Back" in the Rawhide series on CBS. He served in the Army during World War II as a combat engineer, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star for bravery in action. In 1966, Evans appeared on the CBS courtroom drama series Perry Mason as Sheriff "Moose" Dalton in "The Case of the Scarlet Scandal". |  He performed with a theatrical troupe of GIs in Europe. [10][11], This article is about the actor (1922–1998). Evans had been a United States Army engineer in World War II. His acting career began while he was serving in the United States Army during World War II. AAVs have been used safely in many studies, and last month the FDA approved an AAV-based gene therapy for a lethal disorder for the first time. Evans died at age 75 of heart failure at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee on April 1, 1998. . In this episode's plot, Kopek moves against a bootlegging operation in Florida run by the mobster Bill Munger (Robert Emhardt). Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM Friday at the Chapel of Crisp Funeral Home. Served in the US Army during World War II, during which he received a Purple Heart for wounds received in battle and a Bronze Star for bravery. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one son, Curtis Evans and one sister, Pauline Passmore. He then was cast as Walter Kopek, an undercover agent of the United States Treasury Department in the 1963 episode "The Moonshiners" of GE True, hosted by Jack Webb. His acting career began while he was serving in the United States Army during World War II. Find Death information for people with the Date of Birth and/or Date of Death you specify. Rev. 'Singing Cowboy' Gene Autry dead at 91. Please consider a donation, as requested by the family. called Evans Market. I was more like a club fighter, who had to fight at least once a month or he will starve to death. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Gene retired at the age of 80 from Geno Air Conditioning and Heating. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Kathy Evans; brothers, Everett (Peggy) Evans of Jonesboro, AR and Ron (Shoko) Evans of Blytheville, AR; children, Christie (Lee) Kepler of Lutz, FL, Troy (Amy) Hansen of Sultan, WA and Bryan (Yanett) Hansen of Lake Stevens, WA; grandchildren, Tyler Grimes (fiancee, Liana Senk), Cameron Grimes (fiancee, Rachelly Lara), Caelen and Gavin Kepler, Amanda (Will) Kendall, Bryan T. Hansen, James (Hallie) Hansen and Daniel Hansen; great-grandchildren, Avery, Benjamin, Liam and Saige. Evans subsequently retired to a farm near Jackson, Tennessee. His other major films include Park Row (1952), The Giant Behemoth (1959), Operation Petticoat (1959) and Walking Tall (1973). He next co-starred, in 1958, as Major Al Arthur in Damn Citizen, a film based on the life of crusading State Police superintendent Francis Grevemberg of Louisiana, played by Keith Andes. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. Evans had been a United States Army engineer in World War II. That same year, he was cast as Boone Hackett in the episode "Die Twice" of the CBS Western series Johnny Ringo, with Don Durant. Evans retired to a farm in Tennessee following his role in the original film version of Walking Tall. Gene … He became well known in the 1950s on television, playing the father in My Friend Flicka (1955). In January 1982, Evans performed in the role of war reporter Clayton Kibbee in an episode of CBS's M*A*S*H titled "Blood and Guts". All rights reserved. In his memoirs A Third Face, Fuller described meeting Evans when casting his Korean War film The Steel Helmet (1950). The two old friends had not seen each other for ten or 15 years at that point. [9], Evans was cast as the historical Winfield Scott Stratton, a miner in Colorado, in the 1964 episode, "Sixty-seven Miles of Gold" on the syndicated anthology series, Death Valley Days, hosted by Stanley Andrews. Evans retired to a farm in Tennessee following his role in the original film version of Walking Tall. Rev. Publicity Listings Recommend Gene's obituary to your friends. A native of Macon County and longtime resident of Swain County, he was the son of the late Sheridan and Dollie Pendergrass Evans. In the storyline, Phillips shanghais Grey Holden (Darren McGavin) and a crew member of the river vessel Enterprise to meet the army's "quota" for new recruits. This category includes civil, church, cemetery, obituary, and other death-related collections. In his memoirs A Third Face, Fuller described meeting Evans when casting his Korean War film The Steel Helmet (1950). In this episode's plot, Kopek moves against a bootlegging operation in Florida run by the mobster Bill Munger (Robert Emhardt). Eugene Barton "Gene" Evans (July 11, 1922 – April 1, 1998) was an American actor who appeared in numerous television series, made-for-television movies, and feature films between 1947 and 1989.[1]. Fuller kept Evans and refused John Wayne for the role and fought to keep him despite Robert L. Lippert and his partner wanting Larry Parks for the role. Gene Curtis Evans, 87, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 5, 2019. He guest-starred in 10 episodes of CBS's Gunsmoke with James Arness, including several of the best-remembered segments, including "The Snow Train", "Tatum", and "Thirty a Month and Found". Evans made his film debut in 1947 and appeared in dozens of films and television programs. In 1966, Evans appeared on the drama series Perry Mason as Sheriff "Moose" Dalton in "The Case of the Scarlet Scandal". I had a red beard and red hair, and Republic had just gone to Trucolor . He also starred in the war films The Steel Helmet (1951) and Fixed Bayonets! EVANS, Gene 73, of Thono-tosassa, FL, passed away November 9, 2019. . Gene was a 50 year member of the Hornersville Masonic Lodge #215 in Hornersville, MO. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. At first I was serious about my work, then it came to me that unless you were working for one of the big studios you weren't going to win awards or be taken too seriously. In addition to details about the death, they can contain birth information, family origins, cause of death, and more. He was a popular guest at the Memphis Film Festival for the past decade. [11][12], This article is about the actor (1922–1998). Fuller threw an M1 Garand rifle at Evans, who caught it and inspected it as a soldier would have done. Two years later, he appeared as Deedricks in the episode "Breakout" of another ABC western, Custer, starring Wayne Maunder in the title role. Evans was born in Holbrook, Arizona, but reared in Colton, California. Gene Curtis Evans, 87, of Bryson City, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday November 5, 2019. Evans was invited to attend as a surprise guest unknown to Fuller. He then was cast as Walter Kopek, an undercover agent of the United States Treasury Department, in the 1963 episode "The Moonshiners" on the CBS anthology series GE True, hosted by Jack Webb.

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