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James Harvey (Jim) Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022)

James Harvey "Jim" Evans of Columbia passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was 85 years old.

Funeral services will be held at 1pmCT on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY, with Pastor Brian Hadley officiating. Cremation will follow the services.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4pmCT until 8pmCT, and will continue on Tuesday from 10amCT until 1pmCT, with Kentucky State Police Honor Guard, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.


He was born in Glasgow, KY on December 17, 1936, to the late Grover and Mary Elizabeth Warren Evans.

Mr. Evans was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army. Jim became a Kentucky State Trooper in 1960, he climbed the ranks over the years from Post Commander at Post 15 to Major and achieving Lt. Colonel before retiring in 1988 with 28 years of service.

Jim also enjoyed hunting, farming, horse races, antique cars and playing all card games.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Scoggins Evans of Columbia, KY; two daughters Jodie Janes (Anthony) of Columbia, KY, and Jackie McCloud (Brent) of Dandridge, TN; five grandchildren Brandon Coomer, Adam Coomer (Megan), Haley Tennant, Meagan Coomer, and Shelby Tennant; two step-grandchildren Brittany Bryant (Brady) and Alex Janes; three great grandchildren Payton, Riley Jo, and Boston Coomer; a step great-grandchild Palmer Bryant; a sister Becky Taylor and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings Caroline and Rosie Lee Thomas, Dr. Harold Evans, and Rev. William Julius Evans.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the the Troopers Island.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences at stottsphelpsmcquearyfh.com


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Jim Evans, 85, Columbia, KY (1936-2022)



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