Celebration of Life Services for Deacon Linton Evans will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 2:00PM. Location: Christian Hope Baptist Church – 1792 GA Hwy 26 E Cochran, Georgia. Pastor Gregory Cutts will serve as eulogist. Interment will follow at Kurtz Cemetery.

Linton Evans was born on May 4, 1955, in Dublin, Georgia to Edward Evans, Sr. and Doretha Perry Evans.

He retired from Bassett Furniture after 25 years of service as a supervisor. He enjoyed fishing, driving his convertible mustang, being and active member and deacon in church, spending time with his wife and family and was a devoted Dallas Cowboys Fans.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward Evans, Sr. and Mrs. Doretha Perry Evans; brothers, Clinton Evans "twin", Ulysses Evans and Albert Evans, Sr.

Deacon Linton Evans leaves to cherish his memory to his devoted wife of 52 years, Mrs. Myrtle Kurtz Evans; son, Nicholas (Wendy) Evans; daughter, Nicole (Antonio) Ingram; Goddaughter, Sierra Lashay Young; Goddaughter Misty (Myion) Farrow; special nephew and niece, Albert (Alice) Evans Jr.; special niece, Debra Rozier; sister, Dorothy (Prentice) Rozier; brothers, Eddie Evans and Edward Evans Jr.; grandchildren, Courtney Burch, Taylor Thorpe, Aaliyah O’neal, Chelsea Evans, Joshua Evans, Dorian Evans, Christion Evans, Amiya Harvard, Justin Evans, Angel Evans; 6 great grandchildren; sister in laws, Earlene Harris, Vivian (Joe) Rudolph, Margaret Kurtz, Stacie (Tyrus) Miller; brother in laws, Rodney Kurtz and J.L. Edmond and a host of other relatives and friends.

He will forever be remembered as “PAPA.” He will be remembered for his love, his kindness, his love for his grandkids and how he loved his family and friends. His favorite soap opera was “The Young and The Restless.” He had many that called him brother. He gave his heart in all he did daily. He loved sitting outdoors listening to great music. He leaves behind his best pal, his dog Parker. He will be greatly missed but forever honored and celebrated by his family.

Public Viewing will be held Friday, September 4, 2026, from 10:00-7:00PM.

Serenity Funeral Home & Crematory - Dublin has charge of arrangements.