James Harvey "Jim" Evans, 85, of Columbia, KY passed away December 8, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Glasgow, KY on December 17, 1936, to the late Grover and Mary Elizabeth Warren Evans.

Mr. Evans was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Army.  Jim became a Kentucky State Trooper in 1960, he climbed the ranks over the years from Post Commander at Post 15 to Major and achieving Lt. Colonel before retiring in 1988 with 28 years of service.

Jim also enjoyed hunting, farming, horse races, antique cars and playing all card games.

Survivors include his wife Joyce Scoggins Evans of Columbia, KY; two daughters Jodie Janes (Anthony) of Columbia, KY, and Jackie McCloud (Brent) of Dandridge, TN; five grandchildren Brandon Coomer, Adam Coomer (Megan), Haley Tennant, Meagan Coomer, and Shelby Tennant; two step-grandchildren Brittany Bryant (Brady) and Alex Janes; three great grandchildren Payton, Riley Jo, and Boston Coomer; a step great-grandchild Palmer Bryant; a sister Becky Taylor and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings Caroline and Rosie Lee Thomas, Dr. Harold Evans, and Rev. William Julius Evans.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the services. Pastor Brian Hadley will be officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday from 4:00-8:00pm and on Tuesday from 10:00am-1:00pm with Kentucky State Police Honor Guard at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Troopers Island.