Luther H Evans Obituary (1963 - 2023)

Luther H Evans 05/12/1963-04/04/2023 Born in El Centro, CA. Luther grew up in Imperial with time spent with family in Heber. He graduated from Imperial High School in 1982. He moved to Oklahoma with his parents and youngest sister after high school. He studied carpentry at a vo-tech as well as working at McDonalds and delivering newspapers with his parents. He then moved to Phoenix with his family where he worked selling ice cream and at Schat, a drive-thru liquor store. He later returned to the Imperial Valley, where he worked on a vending machine route, as well as a dishwasher/baker at Four Seasons Restaurant. He also worked as security staff at Coyote Wells; the Barbara Worth Country Club; and My Buddy's Place. He preferred the title of Head Bouncer, as those who worked as part of his staff are aware. He had previous experience working security at The Buick Restaurant/Nightclub. He also worked at the Motor-Vu Twin Drive-In Theater, starting as a crew member before becoming the assistant manager and then manager. He last worked at The Gun Shop in El Centro, before retiring due to a disability. He was an avid student of history and was involved in the historical reenactment group, the Society for Creative Anachronism, before becoming part of reenactments for both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. He was also a member of the Single Action Shooting Society (SASS). He was predeceased by his parents: CW and Mary Lee Evans, as well as numerous aunts and uncles, and a few cousins. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (CJ) Evans, as well as his siblings: Levi and Linda Evans; Kathy and Jim Best; Carolyn and Walter Riebli; Sharon Evans (all residing in Arizona); and Cecil Evans (residing in Los Angeles, CA). In addition, he is survived by his numerous nieces and nephews: Lewis Kunzler; Jessica Kunzler; Ashley Evans Favela and Jose Favela; Levi (Zach) Evans; Moriah Evans; Rachel Evans; as well as numerous cousins, their children and their children's children. His surviving pack includes his second mother, Glenda Newcomb, his Becca-boo (Becca Lopez), the Brigman family, and our girls: Meg, Mouse, and Raven. The friends left behind are too numerous to mention, and forever in our hearts. A special thank you and/or apologies go out to the crew of the Cinemark Theater, as well as the audience that was unexpectedly witnesses to his passing. A special thank you to the first responders who tried so hard to provide him assistance. It was appreciated. A private ceremony will be held sometime in the future. Instead of physical tributes, we would request that you take the time to express your love for your families, because you never know which moment will be the last.