Charlie Evans, the former New York Giants running back, has died at the age of 76. He passed away on November 4 at his home in Longview, Texas. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
He leaves behind his children, Krystle Johnston of Hallsville, Texas, and Christopher Evans of Winter Park, Florida.
Highlights
- Charlie Evans’s daughter, Krystle Johnston, shared that her father is now at peace and no longer in pain, reunited with his mother.
- In response to Krystle’s loss, the friend expressed deep sympathy and mentioned that Aunt Byrda was eagerly waiting to welcome Charlie Evans.
- In Charlie Evans’s obituary, Elaina Hobbs Vaccaro, who was engaged to Charlie in 1970/71, shared her memories of him.
Evans was drafted by the Giants in 1971 and initially played on a backup squad.
He got his big break when injuries hit the team, and then he scored five touchdowns in three games.
The former New York Giants scored three touchdowns in a 35-17 win over the San Diego Chargers.
Sadly, his season was cut short when he broke his leg in a game against the Denver Broncos.
He played one more season with the Giants in 1973 before joining Washington in 1974, his last year in the NFL.
Charlie Evans Was Blessed With Two Granddaughters
Charlie Evans’s daughter, Krystle Johnston, shared that while many knew about the physical and mental struggles her father faced due to football, not many can say they lived out their childhood dream.
She added that her father is now at peace and no longer in pain, reunited with his mother, Byrda Jean Webber Evans.
The family has decided not to hold a service, but they ask that memorial donations be made to the Concussion Legacy Foundation.
For those that knew him, knew the demons he battled both physically and mentally because of football but not many can say they lived their childhood dream. My father is no longer in pain and is now at peace hugging his mama once again.
Krystal Johnston
We will not be having a service but Memorial donations can be made to Concussion Legacy Foundation
After all, as a member of the NFL’s concussion protocol research group, Evans’ family has chosen to donate his body for scientific study.
Although Evans and his daughter have not disclosed the identity of his wife, it is known that she passed away before him.
In response to Krystle’s loss, the friend expressed deep sympathy and mentioned that Aunt Byrda was eagerly waiting to welcome Charlie Evans.
I am SO sorry for the pain and loss you feel… It is so hard to lose those we love. But you are right, He Will wipe away every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither shall there be mourning or crying or pain for the former things have passed away.
Christine Bye
Aunt Byrda had her arms wide-open waiting for him !
Krystle Johnston is happily married to Casey Johnston, and the couple has been together for eight years.
They started dating in 2013 and have since built a beautiful family. Krystle and Casey are blessed with two daughters, who fondly remember spending time with their grandfather, Charlie Evans.
The girls shared many happy moments with him, creating cherished memories that will last a lifetime.
Once, Charlie Evans Was Engaged To Eliana Hobbs Vaccaro
In Charlie Evans’s obituary, Elaina Hobbs Vaccaro, who was engaged to Charlie in 1970/71, shared her memories of him.
She described Charlie as a big man with a big heart, affectionately known as “Fella,” a nickname given to him by his mother.
She also mentioned that he had a wonderful mother and sisters and offered her prayers for his soul.
Hello Evans family, my name is Elaina Hobbs Vaccaro, I was engaged to Charlie in 1970/71. He was a big man with a big heart and had the nick name “Fella”, from his Mom. He had a wonderful Mom and sisters. God rest his soul.
Elaina Hobbs Vaccaro
Additional Information
- Born in Gardena, California, Evans graduated from Gardena High School.
- He played college football at the University of Utah and later at the University of Southern California.
- He was actively involved in the NFL’s concussion research study on professional athletes.
