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Rufus Evans Obituary

Lt. Colonel Rufus Evans, who retired from 30 years of service with the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department, passed September 23, 2013, at the KC Hospice House. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Raytown Church of Christ, 6000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. with service at 11 a.m. Burial immediately following at Forest Hill Cemetery. Col. Evans was born July 31, 1934, in Oak Ridge, La., to Mr. Alonza and Mrs. Lela Evans. He graduated from Ester Toombs High School in Delhi, La., and then graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. Col. Evans moved to Kansas City in 1959 where he joined the Department on Oct. 1, of that same year. He worked a number of assignments during his career, which included Assistant Division Commander for the Regional Center for Criminal Justice, Division Commander at Central Patrol Division & South Patrol Division and Bureau Commander of Administrative Services until the time of his retirement in 1989. In 1974 he was selected to attend and successfully completed a Criminal Justice Fellowship at the Harvard University Center for Criminal Justice. In 1976, he was a founding and charter member of N.O.B.L.E., National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Col. Evans was active in church ministry through Swope Parkway Church of Christ, Blue Ridge Church of Christ and Raytown Church of Christ, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and in many other capacities. He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, his wife, Anna Elaine Evans; son, Sgt. Rufus Evans; daughters, Christi C. Evans and Kellye James and granddaughter, Ashlee Elaine James. Arr.: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133. McGilley & Sheil Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 11924 E. 47th St, Kansas City, MO 64133, 816-353-6555 www.mcgilleysheil.com

Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 25, 2013.
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My handsome uncle could always make me laugh. I really miss both him and Aunt Elaine. Rest In Heaven you love birds

Nettie

Family

September 19, 2022

We are so sorry for the passing of Mr. Evans, God Bless You All!!

Vaughn Reese


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Vaughn Reese

October 30, 2013

To the family of Brother Evans. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwendolyn & John Burke

October 2, 2013

Christi, I sorry for your Loss keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know we haven't seen each other in years (since high school) 913-530-4982

Kimberly Hemphill -Newman

October 1, 2013

My prayers are with Ricky (sorry, but I still have to call you that!) and Christi at this very sad time. Your dad was one of a kind. Much love to you and the whole family.

Michelle Mills

September 28, 2013

God bless u all! Hold on to ur wonderful memories until u meet again.
My prayers will continuously go up for u all. Christi I love u and will be there for u even in the afterwards!

Gloria Redmond

September 28, 2013

Elaine: We are so sorry about Rufus' death. His funeral services were inspiring and reflect the quality that Rufus brought to the Church, his family, friends and the community. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Debra Bronston

September 28, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Evans. Please know that your Family is in my prayers.
Yolanda (Williamson) Smallwood

September 27, 2013

Christi and the rest of the Evans family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Alice Anderson

September 27, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of this passing! Col Evans was extremely special to me. He always kept me laughing when I worked for him at KCPD! Such a pleasant man and a loving soul! My prayers are with his family!

Kathey Webster

September 27, 2013

I always liked Rufus, he was soft spoken and well respected. May he rest in Peace and his suffering is now over.

Jerry Oliver

September 26, 2013

It was so great to have a commander like Rufus. Quiet, polite, and a man of God. He will be missed

John Dawson

September 26, 2013

COL. EVANS WAS MY SGT. IN 1969 AT ABS. HE WAS GREAT TO WORK FOR AND HE WAS RESPECTED BY ALL.

BOB LAMPSON

September 26, 2013

Praise The Lord that we have had a living example of God's grace and love in the memory of our uncle, brother, father, husband or whatever Uncle Rufus is to you. It is wonderful knowing that he went on to be with The Lord as a child of God. The Word says to be absent form the body is to be present with The Lord. May The Lord continue to cover you and your family in these hours, days, nights, and weeks of grief. I regret that my family will not be in attendance but we are sending up prayers for all. We love you all and share in your grief. Love Rosalind, Billy Sibley and Family.

Rosaliid and Billy Sibley

September 26, 2013

Rest In Peace Uncle Rufus, you will be missed by many.

Dexter & Cyrenthia Freeman & Family

September 26, 2013

Prayers To Family Friends Fellow Workers Church Family .. GOD Bless All Joyce Adkins Jeter

Joyce Adkins Jeter

September 26, 2013

My Prayers To Family Friends Fellow Workers.. I A Friend Of Christie.. I Know He's At Peace With GOD. GOD Bless All Joyce Adkins Jeter

Joyce Adkins Jeter

September 26, 2013

My prayers go out to the entire Evans family and beyond. Uncle Rufus you will be missed by many but you will never be forgotten.

Cyrenthia Hawkins-Freeman

September 26, 2013

Take your rest, you fought a good fight, you have won your race and now it is time for you to receive your reward. Sleep on Uncle Rufus. You will be greatly missed.

Cassandra Whitty

September 26, 2013

Rufus Evans was a very nice and polite man. GOD BLESS!!!

Janice Kelley

September 26, 2013

Evans Family, I hope you know how blessed you are to have had such an Awesome man in your lives. I pray that God will be with each of you and provide any comfort that you might need in the near future. I believe God needed another Angel and selected an excellent one in my Uncle. I ask that God allow him to be one of my Guardian Angels for whatever time I have left on this earth. You are all loved.

Nettie and Elgin LaStrape

Nettie LaStrape

September 25, 2013

Though I never worked directly under LTC Evans, we shared many years together on the KCPD. Rufus was a man of integrity and a fine example to this young officer during the early years of my career. My sincerest condolences to his family. The loss of sight is in us, not in him.........

Donnie Bowerman

September 25, 2013

It is rewarding to live a blessed life and to know you're chosen by the Lord to serve. It's time for Brother Evans to rest and there is no greater reward than to be with the Lord.
Our prayers are with the family.

Eugene and Glinder Young

September 25, 2013

My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones during this time of mourning. You, and your family, are in my prayers.

Chrystal Edwards

September 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Bro. Evans' passing. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. He was one of my favorites. Christie and Rickey your family is in my prayers. I hope God will comfort you with the good memories you have of your father.

Renee' Holland Clark

September 25, 2013

Rest in peace my friend.

Bob Wesley

September 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you in his care during this difficult time.
Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Mayor & Mrs Carson Ross
Blue Springs Missouri

Carson Ross

September 25, 2013

Rufus was a quiet , nice man to work for. A respected leader and police officer. His passing is sad

John Dawson

September 25, 2013

I am sorry to be receiving this news and my prayers are with Lt. Col. Evans, and his family! I have known him since 1968 as a member of the department and worked for him at CPD. As a civilian employee and police officer he was always easy to talk to and was a fine commander. While working the PM shift patrolling the district that he lived in when he was in his front yard he would always wave or stop me to inquire I was and ask what was happening in the area. I always considered him a fine police officer and a fine man.

Gary Habelitz

September 25, 2013

I enjoyed my time working with Col. Evans
during our years on the KCPD.

Richard Suyderhoud

September 25, 2013

Col. Evans was my commander at CPD back in the 70's. He was always fair and he was a great commander.

Robert S Arnold

September 25, 2013

I am sorry to hear of Col. Evans passing, although he is now resting in peace. I had occasion to visit with him on the 5th floor whenever I was there and he was so pleasant and just a nice man. May his memories give your family peace. The Lord will also guide you in this time of your loss, just ask HIM!

Susan McCrea

September 25, 2013

To the Evans Family:
My deepest sympathy for your lost. Know that He is with the Lord and his spirit continues to live among us because of the love displayed for him.

Jamie Earley

September 25, 2013

Col. Evans was a valued colleague as well as a good friend. May he rest in peace.

Fred Guenther

September 25, 2013

Sgt. Rufus Evans & Family

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Al & Cora Lyons

September 25, 2013

Paul Gordon

September 25, 2013

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