Mr. Straat Haywood Evans, age 81, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017, in St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Evans was born October 31, 1935, in Atlanta, GA, to Walter and Lorraine Tunnel Evans. He was married to Margaret Ann Morris Evans. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army after serving for 21 years during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was also the retired owner of Evans T. V. Service. Mr. Evans was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. The family has chosen cremation and no services are planned.Survivors include:Wife: Margaret M. Evans, New Johnsonville, TN 3 Children: Cathy Weger (Mike), Destin, FLDoris Stephens (Bobby), New Johnsonville, TNMichael Evans, New Johnsonville, TNSister: Joyce Mee (Paul), Arcadia, FL7 Grandchildren7 Great GrandchildrenPreceded in death by:3 Children: Jimmy Eldridge, Tommy Eldridge, & Walter EvansParents: Walter & Lorraine EvansLUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMERICHLAWN CREMATORYRita G. Oliphant, Funeral Director2400 Hwy. 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone 931-296-2437Obituary Line 931-296-3500