A Life Story
Rincon – Retired Sergeant Major Donald McCall Evans (Poppy, Pocky) formerly of Savannah, Ga passed away following long-term health problems. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert VanDevender Evans, Sr. and Marjorie Hall Evans; siblings, Robert VanDevender Evans, Jr., James Evans, Sr., and Elizabeth Ann Evans. He is survived by his loving wife, Jane Clark Evans; son, Donald McCall Evans, Jr. (Robyn), daughter, Elizabeth Evans Downs (Robert); grandchildren, Taylor Downs Engebretson (Ty), Cory Marcus Evans, Carson McCall Evans, and Evan Patrick Downs; and great-grandson, TJ Engebretson; siblings, Eve Thomas (James), Kelly Evans (Lisa), Richard Evans (Lori); sister-in-law, Barbara Evans; and a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Don was very proud of serving his country for 40 years in the U.S. Army. He later retired from his work with the Army Reserves as a civilian employee. During his career, he served in two foreign wars, where he helped, guided, and supported medical teams. Don received many awards for his hard work and dedication, including medals for his service during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Iraqi Freedom. One of his greatest honors was receiving the Distinguished Civilian Service Award for his many years of dedicated service to the Army Reserves. Don was a lover of Civil War history and was a faithful member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, serving as adjutant for the Camp 93, Frances S. Bartow Chapter receiving the Meritorious Award and Distinguished Service medal. The United Daughters of the Confederacy honored Don with the Cross of Military Service No. 400. He cherished the friendships made there. He loved and attended his church, Keys of the Kingdom Christian Fellowship, his friends in the Savannah Republican Patriots group, Sons of Confederate Veterans, his KC neighbors, especially those who studied the bible with him, and everyone he met along the way in life. His greatest joy was his family, children and grandchildren and bringing a smile to everyone he encountered. May he rest in peace. Visitation, Service, and Burial Visitation with be at 1pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026 followed by funeral service at 2pm at Thomas C. Strickland Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel, 2460 Hwy. 21 S., Rincon, GA 31326. Interment will follow in Effingham Memorial Gardens, 880 Hwy. 119 S., Springfield, GA 31329. Pallbearers Pallbearers will be Donald McCall Evans, Jr., Robert Downs, Carson Evans, Evan Downs, James Evans, and Ty Engebretson. Honorary Pallbearers The family would like to recognize Cory Evans, Joe Dawson, Don Newman, Tommy Grooms, Pete Robyn, and Howard Williams for their love, support, and service in honoring Don.