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David Evans Obituary

David Albert Evans Jr. was born September 7, 1953 in Ripley, MS to Mary & Jodie Evans Sr. he lost his battle with cancer on February 9, 2016. David was the eleventh of twelve children. He accepted Christ under the leadership of Bishop Dale Combs of Jubilee Worship Center in Hobart, IN. David worked for the Post office for thirty-three years. His heart was as big as his personality and loved and lived life to the fullest. Preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of thirty-eight years Vicki Evans, brothers Rogers, Andrew, Jimmy and Charles Evans; sisters Sallie, Juanita and Vella; He leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons David Jr., & Jodie Evans; two granddaughters Cheryl & Haley Evans; brothers Ernest, Jodie Jr., & Robert Evans; sisters Sarah (James) Bradford all of Gary, IN and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation Thursday February 18, 2016 from 12-8:00p.m. with family hours 6-p.m. at the Guy & Allen Chapel. Funeral services Friday February 19, 2016 at 2:00p.m at Holy Bethel M B Church 810 West 8th Avenue. Interment Evergreen Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Feb. 16, 2016.

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Zack Carter

July 31, 2017

This Man was my roommate in College .We were very close.Just learned of his passing.Bishop College was so much fun.Gonna miss you.

Faye Eichelberger

February 21, 2016

Sending my condolences to the family of David Evans. May God keep you in His comforting arms during your time of bereavement. My Families prayers are with you always

Pat Hernandez

February 20, 2016

Rest in peace Dave
You were such a kind and loving person.

TONI PRICE

February 18, 2016

PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY IT WAS A JOY WORKING WITH DAVID FOR THE YEARS WE WORKED TOGETHER HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY GOD'S LOVING ARMS CONTINUE TO SURROUND YOU

Lynette Batiste

February 17, 2016

Condolences to the family of David Evans. God's Blessings to you during your time of bereavement.

Former Postal Employee

Jeanie Washington-Jackson

February 17, 2016

Praying for peace, comfort, and strength in the passing of my ex-co-worker and your loved one. Memories of David will linger on in a positive way. God Bless all.

Parnell Evans

February 16, 2016

A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul now ascended to heaven. We part with my beloved uncle David may you now have peace. Love Parnell and Brenda (wife) and my two daughters Brenell and Erika.

willie big red sims

February 16, 2016

david was a long time friend for many years, will be missed

CLYDE HORTON

February 16, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. -

CLYDE HORTON

February 16, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Deborah Pope Anderson (Rev. & Mrs. Charles Sanders, St. John #2 Missionary Baptist Church)

February 16, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Richard Ray

February 16, 2016

Rest in paradise my friend

La Tanya Evans

February 16, 2016

My condolences goes out to my cousins in their time of need. Lord I ask you to wrap your loving arms around my family as we say our goodbyes to our loved one. We are going to miss him dearly but will forever hold him in our hearts we know that you thought best to bring him home so that he didn't have to suffer anymore. Love you cousin David missed but never forgotten

Darryl Banks

February 16, 2016

My prayers to the Family of David Evans...We were members of 2nd St. John's Missionary Baptist Church years ago.

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Feb

18

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Feb

19

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Holy Bethel M B Church

810 West 8th Avenue, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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