SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans

SPC Jeremy Daniel Evans, passed away on October 2, 2023, near Ft Wainwright Alaska. Jeremy, as he was known to many in the area, was born March 31, 2000. Jeremy attended Gibbs High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army as a private. Jeremy was a blessing in everyone’s lives, with his funny, kind hearted personality. He also enjoyed working on his cars, playing video games, and spending time with family and friends. Jeremy and his wife Sloane both grew up in Corryton, TN, and both participated in the Gibbs High School Marching Band. Jeremy served in Korea, and he had many amazing stories of his time there. He wrote incredible letters home to Sloane detailing the antics of his fellow Soldiers and the scenery in the area.

The U.S. Army recognized Jeremy for his honorable service with the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Army Overseas Ribbon.

After graduating basic training, he was then stationed at Ft Wainwright Alaska, where he was assigned to a training rotation in Korea. Jeremy returned home and married Sloane Perry on August 4th, 2021, where they later settled in North Pole, Alaska.

Jeremy is survived by his wife, Sloane, mother Angela Evans, sisters Kathleen Cantrell and Ezree Evans, his grandparents Robert and Candace Beck, as well Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and his in-laws. 

The family will receive friends from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Clear Springs Baptist Church 7350 Tazewell Pike Corryton, TN 37721 followed by a 4:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service, Rev. Justin Pratt officiating.  Family and friends will meet 2:45 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023 to leave in procession for a 3:30 p.m. committal service at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 2200 East Governor John Servier Highway Knoxville, TN 37920 with full military honors by the Fort Campbell Kentucky Honor Guard. 

Sloane is requesting in lieu of flowers, that donations be made in his honor to the Gibbs High School Marching Band 7628 Tazewell Pike Corryton, TN 37721. 

Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com