Evan Christopher Jackson of Kellyville was born April 26, 1989, and died February 16, 2025.

Evan can be remembered by many things including his special love of reading, his love of the outdoors and the activities that being outdoors provide, rodeoing, riding trails on horseback and spoiling the dogs. He would want it known that he died with his boots on.

He is survived by his mother Marisa Simmons of Kellyville, father Cris Jackson and wife Kelli of Sapulpa; grandpa Ted Evans of Sapulpa; sister Hannah Reeves and husband Tyson of Glenpool; brothers Colt Simmons of Sapulpa and Patrick O'Malley and wife Rachael of Mounds; nephews T.J. and Jax Reeves and Joseph O'Malley and many other relatives and friends.

Evan is preceded in death by his grandparents Kay Evans and The Reverend Robert and Barbara Jackson; sister Shae Simmons and step-up-father Dave Simmons.

Evan requested cremation and a simple gathering of those he loved to remember him by swapping stories. Date is undetermined at this time.

Memorials can be made to: Cowboys for Kids, c/o Libby Hall, 47811 N. 41 Ave., New River, Arizona 85087.

Arrangements are under the direction of Traditions Funeral and Cremation Services, 35 S. Main, Kellyville, OK, 918-247-7373.