Obituary of Eric A. Evans

Eric Andrew Evans, 30, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, passed away on January 14, 2026. Born on July 27, 1995, Eric brought joy, curiosity, and a gentle spirit into the world from the very beginning.

A 2013 graduate of Phoenixville Area High School, Eric was a member of the marching band and jazz band, in which he played the saxophone with enthusiasm and talent. He was also on the school’s lacrosse team.

After high school, Eric attended Stony Brook University from 2013 to 2016 before transferring to Penn State University at the University Park campus. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Mathematics in 2019, a field that matched his sharp mind and love of problem‑solving.

In recent years, Eric discovered a deep and unexpected calling—teaching. He worked at Mathnasium in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, and most recently held a temporary position as a substitute math teacher at a school in Philadelphia. He took pride and found purpose in these roles, revealing his gift for explaining difficult concepts with clarity and patience and inspiring him to pursue a long‑term career in math education.

Eric was diagnosed with insulin‑dependent diabetes mellitus at just 15-months-old, a challenge that remained a constant part of his life, and ultimately took it.

He was a fun‑loving, silly child who grew into a more reserved and thoughtful adult. He was known for his big heart and sensitive soul. He loved sea turtles, Taylor Swift, herbal tea, Starbucks, slushies, and his dog, Huckleberry. He was a delicate‑hearted man in a life that never seemed to go easy for him.

Eric will be forever missed by his father, Marc Evans, and his mother, Sharon Lloyd Evans, both of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania; his brother, Travis Evans (Day Arnold) of Camden, Maine; and his sister, Rebecca Evans of West Chester, Pennsylvania. His family and all who loved him will remember him for his warmth, his sweetness, and the quiet depth of his soul.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Eric's Vikings in Eric’s memory to Breakthrough T1D, through the fundraiser created in his honor, supporting research and advocacy for those living with Type 1 diabetes.

He leaves behind a world made better—if far too briefly—by his presence.