Funeral services for Mr. Thurmond L. "T.L." Evans will be conducted at 11:00 am on Wednesday May 6, 2026, at the New Chapel United Pentecostal Church in Collins with interment following in the New Chapel Cemetery. The Reverend Ken Hickman will officiate, assisted by the Reverend Rodney Bankens. Mr. Evans, age 86, entered into the eternal rest of his Lord on Monday, May 4, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Collins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at New Chapel United Pentecostal Church. Visitation will resume on Wednesday morning, beginning at 10:00 am until the hour of service at 11:00 am at the Church.

Mr. Evans will be carried to his final rest by those honored to serve as pallbearers including Tyson Evans, Taylor Evans, Shane Davis, Alan Davis, Jay Lee, and Tommy Gatwood.

A complete obituary will be forthcoming.