Brian Douglas Evans, lifelong Cushing resident, passed from this life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Tulsa, OK surrounded by family at the age of 64.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Palmer Marler Funeral Home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at First Assembly of God in Cushing, with cousin Jayson Evans officiating. Burial will immediately follow at Fairlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Brian was born on January 16, 1955 to Billy Frank and Martha Darlene (Wells) Evans in Cushing, OK. He grew up and attended school in Cushing and graduated from Cushing High School in 1973. After finishing school, Brian took a job in construction before following his true passion, heavy duty truck parts. He worked at Cherokee Trucklines and later started his own business, Cimarron Truck Supply. He ran the company for many years and after deciding to sell the company, Brian stayed on as manager for 19 years. Brian was proud to have worked in the trucking parts business for 32 years.

Brian married Elizabeth "Libby" Collins in 1973. He and Libby had two loving kids: Sara Elizabeth and Cory Michael. Later on Brian married Trudy (Bryan) Dees on July 4, 2000 in Las Vegas, NV. Brian gained another daughter, Kayla Dees.

Brian was very active at home and in the community. While at home, Brian was known as "Mr. Fix-It". He could repair anything to look like it was brand new. He always made sure everything worked properly and many times would enhance other items in the house. Brian was a collector of many things including family photos, and Cushing Memorabilia. When he wasn't hard at work, Brian enjoyed the outdoors: fishing, old cars and traveling. Brian also took part in the Cimarron Valley Cruisers Car Club for many years and was a past member and officer in the Cushing Rotary Club.

Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Brian is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, and one brother Blaine Evans who passed on June 15, 2019.

Brian is survived by his wife of 19 years, Trudy Evans of the home; three children: Sara Johnson and husband, Michael of Oklahoma City, Cory Evans of Oklahoma City, Kayla Dees of Cushing; one grandchild, Collin Johnson. Brian is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Condolences may be sent to the family via an online guestbook at www.palmermarlerfh.com.