Evans, Johnny M. MARSHALL - Graveside services for Johnny M. Evans, 86, of Marshall, will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12, 2007, at Grangehall Cemetery, with the Rev. Buddy Shelton officiating. Arrangements are by Downs Funeral Home. Mr. Evans died May 9, 2007, in Longview. Born March 21, 1921, in Winnfield, La., he was a U.S. Army veteran, having served as a sergeant during World War II, retired from Texas Department of Transportation and a member of Central Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters, Darlene Collins and Dianne Courtney; brother, Pete Evans; and sisters, Amy Shaw, Ollie Baker and Florella Rond. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at keithadowns@aol.com. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 5/11/2007.