David Evans

David Evans, Jr., 70, of Salado died June 20 2009 at his residence.

Funeral services were held June 23, 2009 at the First Baptist Church in Salado, Rev. Randy Carder and Rev. James Haney officiated. Interment followed at Salado Cemetery.
David was born on December 3, 1938 in Oglesby to Emil David (San) and Geraldine Ethridge Evans, Sr. He married Laura Dean Humphrey on August 28, 1964 in Belton, Texas.
David graduated in 1959 from Temple Junior College with an Associated of Applied Science then received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1961 and his Masters in Education in 1967 from Southwest Texas State. He did post graduate work at the Killeen Campus in Supervision.
He taught at the same school, Nolan Middle School in Killeen for 44 years. He was the Talented and Gifted (TAG) Coordinator. During his tenure with the Killeen Independent Schools he received numerous awards and recognition among some of the most notable were the Kileen Herald’s Teacher of Excellence Award, Nominee for the Outstanding and Notable Teacher of America, Primo Palomino Emeritus Award from Teachers Under my Supervision, Awarded the State Historical Commission Award for Excellence in Historical Markers, City of Killeen Award for Teaching Excellence, Nominated for The Texas Teacher of the year for State and National Competition, Certificate and Plaque of Appreciation from Scott & White Hospital for facilitating eleven Historical Markers for the Hospital and Staff, Region 12 Gifted Teacher Award, Award of Excellence from the House of Representatives for Teaching Excellence. He also received numerous letters, certificates and awards from the Governor House of Representatives and Senators for his many accomplishments.
Evans served on the Bell County Historical Commission for 20 years as Marker Chairman for the County. He was on the Bell County Historical Commission for 20 years as Marker Chairman for the County. He was an avid gardener and was known for the orchids that he grew.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Laura Dean Evans of Salado; son, Jeffrey David Evans of Salado; daughter Jennifer Anne Mays and husband Jim of Peachtree City, GA; mother, Geraldine Evans of Temple; brother, Sam Evans of Belton; sister, Sandy Scully of Temple; three granddaughters, Amanda, Katelyn and Rebecca Mays of Peachtree City, GA.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Scott & White Hospice 5701 Airport Road Temple, Tx 76502.
Arrangement are under the direction of Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton.