Evans, Anthony Lamont, Sr.

  • Thursday, August 19, 2021
Anthony Evans
Anthony Evans

Anthony Lamont Evans, Sr., was born into this life on November 26, 1962, to the late Tommy Evans and Shirley Farrow in Atlanta Georgia at Grady Hospital.  Anthony attended Riverside High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Later in life, he was the co-owner of the Buffalo Shack in Chattanooga.  

Anthony enjoyed raising his children and spending time with them.  He was a loving and family oriented man who cherished special times with family and close friends. He also enjoyed swimming. 

He leaves to mourn his passing, sons, Matthew Evans, Anthony Lamont Evans Jr.,; daughters, Kalisha Evans, Annteria Evans; grandchildren, Royalty Evans, Honesty Evans, Nolan Evans, Anthony Evans III, Skylar Johnson, Heavenly Johnson; sister, Darlene Evans; brothers, Daniel Evans, Johnny Evans; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and two special aunts. 

Public viewing will be held 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the funeral home.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, August 22, 2021. Interment: Highland Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, 423-622-9995. 

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