Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Law Enforcement Division, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, May 6, 1965
Add to My HeroesJoseph Marshall Evans
Game Warden Joe Evans succumbed to injuries sustained the previous day when he was involved in a head-on collision on Texas Highway 254 (modern-day Texas Highway 16) three miles southeast of Graham in Young County.
He was returning from dropping off water samples at a testing facility when his vehicle collided with a chemical truck at 12:05 pm.
Warden Evans was a Koren War veteran. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, father, and brother.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, May 5, 1965
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsGame Warden Evans,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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