HALLETTSVILLE: Larry Wayne Evans, also known as “Pop”, entered into his eternal rest, surrounded by his loving family on September 23, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born October 13, 1949 in Yoakum to Joe and Maggie Mae (Martin) Evans.
Larry grew up in Lavaca County, never wandering too far way. On October 21, 1972, he married Delores Ann Young and they welcomed two children, Terri Lynn and Brian Wayne Evans. Years passed and he gained another son, when Terri married Nick Bennetsen. Larry’s work as a truck driver kept him on the roads. He never met a stranger and would stop to talk to everyone. He always had a story to tell and a smile on his face. He loved to talk about the good old days. He was proud of his kids, but nothing compared to his pride of having grandchildren, Keene Chase “Boog” and Arielle Paige “Tootie Mae”. They truly were the light of his life. He loved riding the country backroads with Keene and holding on for dear life. He was always ready to ride shotgun with Terri and tell her how to drive the entire time. He was a proud Hallettsville Brahma and attended many Lady Brahma volleyball games and track meets for Arielle and football games for Caleb. He was even a model for Britt when he let her trim his hair. Larry loved going to deer camp with his boys, playing dominoes, watching westerns, and convincing you to let him have dessert before dinner. He went on many adventures, but his last trip was to see his “Tootie” graduate from Texas State University in May.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Delores Evans; daughter, Terri Bennetsen and husband Nick; son, Brian Evans; grandson Keene Bennetsen (Brittany Baker); granddaughter, Arielle Bennetsen (Caleb Cuellar); very loved grandpup, Whiskey; sisters, Judy Jernigan and Linda Boedeker; brother, Joe Lee Evans.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joe Evans and Maggie (Martin) Gordon and step-father, Allen Gordon; beloved grandparents, Tom and Elizabeth Martin.
Visitation 4 to 6 p.m., with Memorial Service at 6 p.m., Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Richard Crain officiating. Private burial to be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Children Hospital, St. Jude’s Children Hospital or Hospice of South Texas.
His family would like to give special thanks to the Hospice of South Texas staff who provided the wonderful care and attention to our Pop.