Friday, October 2, 2026

Robert Bander ‘Bobby’ Evans 1953 – 2025

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Robert Bander “Bobby) Evans,” 72, passed away in Granbury, Texas, on Aug. 29, 2025. Robert was born on Aug. 20, 1953, in Burnet, Texas, to Joe D. Evans and Nellie Jones Evans.

He graduated from high school in Jefferson, Texas, in 1971. Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early life. He loved to travel and would be away on trips for long periods.

Bobby was very fond of Granbury, where he worked most of his later life. He was a Ford muscle car enthusiast and a Cowboy fan.

Bobby was always an easy going agreeable person who could be counted on to help anyone in need. He was much loved and will be greatly missed.

Robert is survived by: stepmom, Merilyn Evans; brother, Weldon L. Evans; brother, Joe D. Suttles (Pody), nephew, Jade E. Evans; great-nephew, Jon Case.

Robert was preceded in death by: father, Joe D. Evans; mother, Nellie Evans; brother, Joe D. Evans, II (Jody).

No services are planned at this time.

Arrangements under the care of Wiley Funeral Home, Granbury, Texas.