James "Lamont" Evans was born on June 6, 1972 in Dallas, Texas  to the late parentage of James Lee  Evans "Sam" and Doris Faye Thomas-Evans. He attended Dallas Independent School District graduating from Skyline High school in 1990. He was CDL certified, driving trucks for a long time.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was raised in church where he discovered his love for singing. He received early church training at West View Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Cleveland Wilder. As time moved on and life travels he joined Starlight Bethel MBC under the leadership of Pastor James A. William, where he excepted his ministry to preach the Gospel. He was faithfully walking in his calling until the Lord called him home.

James is preceded in death by his parents James Lee Evans "Sam" and Doris Faye Thomas-Evans and one sister Jackie Runnels.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories (3) brothers: Damion E. Evans, Regeman Mauldin (Brenda) and Jaycen Holland; (2) sisters: Shontell Henderson and Jenell Holland; (1) sister-in-law Shaneca Gay-Evans; (1) special niece Arianna Stoker; (15) nieces & nephews: Regeman Candela, Dominic Mauldin, Jessica Mauldin, Derrick Mauldin, Ashley Henderson, Monta Morgan, Ro'ial Jackson, Derek Henderson, Derek Henderson Jr, Keyunta Henderson, Kenneth Hall Jr., Kenneth Hall III, Kennziee Hall, Kendrick Hall and Ke'nauri Hall along with a host of other family and dear friends who will miss him.