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Evan Colquitt Obituary

Evan Alexander Colquitt - SAVANNAH - Evan Alexander Colquitt, 17, of Savannah, died Tuesday, Jan 22, 2013 at Memorial Medical Health University. He was born in Savannah, and had attended Royce Academy. He worked with his brother at Grass Roots Landscape Management Company, and had attended Burkhalter Baptist Church as a child. He loved music, riding skateboards, motorcycles, and brought a smile to all he came in contact with. He is survived by his parents, Rusty and Angela Angie Willard Colquitt; a brother, Jimmy Kendrick (Holly), 2 sisters, Loren Kendrick (Corey Weeks), and Casey Colquitt; 1 niece, Chloe Kendrick; 2 grandmothers, Montine Willard and Jewel Colquitt; several aunts and uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation: 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at Fairhaven Funeral Home - Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, in the Hubert C. Baker Chapel. Interment: Bonaventure Cemetery. Savannah Morning News January 25, 2013 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries.

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Published by Savannah Morning News on Jan. 25, 2013.

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kierra kirkland

March 22, 2013

i miss u evan

Sally Bradshaw

March 20, 2013

Angie, John and I are so sorry to just be hearing of your horrific tragedy. My heart aches for you and your family. John and I are here for you for anything you need. Hospice has grief support group when you are ready. The entire family is welcomed.
Praying for you and your family. John and Sally.

Timmy White

January 31, 2013

Rusty and Family, Im so terribly sorry about this. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

January 30, 2013

I PRAY GOD'S STENGTH AND HIS PEACE IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. SAVANNAH GEORGIA

Susie Sikes

January 30, 2013

Deepest sympathies to all of you Rusty, Angie, Neal, Jewell) who are feeling the effects of Evan joining God in Heaven...fear not, he is with the Lord....find comfort knowing this. May God be with you all during your hours of need.

Susie and Charles Sikes

The Rogers

January 29, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Evan. We will keep yall in our thoughts and prayers.

Renee Tyre Kilgallon

January 28, 2013

Rusty and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Renee Tyre Kilgallon (skating rink buddies)

WFHS PARENT

January 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My children are friends of Evan..

Joy Wainwright

January 28, 2013

The service was very nice saturday and the balloons and poem was such a personal touch.Beautiful Poem.

Louise Shannon-Martin

January 28, 2013

Rusty, Neal--so sorry to hear about the loss--stay strong.

JoAnn Rusden

January 27, 2013

Peace, Prayers & Blessings!

January 27, 2013

You're in my prayers Rusty, don't know if you remember me from the skating rink.

MOTHERS OF MURERED SONS

January 27, 2013

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

Linda Driver

January 27, 2013

Loren and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you in this time of great sorrow. Linda

Tanya Zinn

January 27, 2013

With deepest sympathy! I am so sorry!! Praying for the entire family!!!

Susan & Mike Reese

January 26, 2013

Angie & family
I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son. I can not imagine the pain you are all going through right now. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynne Jones-Brown

January 26, 2013

Rusty and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about Evan. Many years have gone by since I have seen you. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Patricia (Candice & Neyle's aunt) Waters

January 26, 2013

To the Colquitt family, I am deeply sorry for the loss of Evan. My heart goes out to all of you. May God Bless you and help you deal with this awful tragedy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Glenda Brown

January 26, 2013

Angie and Family..please accept my sincere sympathy in your loss.

Selena bower

January 26, 2013

Mann it was hard hearing that you out of all people man. But I KNOW you in a better place and Man just ain't right you had to be the one that go. Ima miss our fun moments and all that. We love you mann & keeping prayers for the family. rest in paradise my love

Winter Beaton

January 25, 2013

To my junior high classmate & friend, this candle is in memory of your life. You may not be here on earth anymore but I pray our souls meet again in Heaven. With my condolences to the Colquitt family <3

Winter Beaton

January 25, 2013

To my junior high classmate & friend, this candle is in memory of your life. You may not be here on earth anymore but I pray our souls meet again in Heaven. With condolences to the Colquitt family <3

ashia boles

January 25, 2013

R.I.P I remember when you came to my moma house hanging out wit my brother I am so sorry! but you are in a better place evan god loves you we all do! my heart goes out to your family bless you all!!Iam hurt by this jus like if you were my brother r.i.p! much love always! ashia

LESLIE DAVIDSON

January 25, 2013

With Deepest Sympathy...A Savannah Mom

Dutch Anderson

January 25, 2013

Rusty, Angie, Loren, Jimmy, Casey - all of you and your extended family will remain in my prayers for a long time to come - there are no words except pray and trust God. Dutch

Sananda McCall

January 25, 2013

You were a good person and friend,Evan.We will miss you RIP. No more struggles. I love you and no matter what you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

M'Esha Price

January 25, 2013

You will be missed Evan,but you're in a better place now! I send my condolences to your family from your classmate and friend!

January 25, 2013

Angie,

Olin and I are praying for you and your family at this difficult time. I can't even imagine your grief but just know that your many friend are sending their thoughts and love your way to help you through this.

Sharon & Olin McIntosh

Regina whaley

January 25, 2013

iiWill Miss Yooo baby boy :(

Rashawnda Small

January 25, 2013

Man EVAN imu man so much you cool never wanted to hurt none and to see you leave just like that dang man WE WILL MEET AGAIN SOON BEST BELIEVE IT AND WE GO LIVE IT UP

Crystal Nelson

January 25, 2013

Dear Rusty & Angie,
Our deepest condolences and sorrow for the loss of your son, Evan. We will keep y'all in our prayers.
Crystal & Steve Nelson

January 25, 2013

Angie and Rusty, we want you to know how sorry we are for your loss. We will keep you close in our thoughts and prayers.

Much love, your friends
Kim and Garry

Wendy & Robert Clemons

January 25, 2013

Rusty and Angie, We are so very sorry for the loss of your precious son. You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God grant you peace in the days to follow.

Walter & Darlene Blanton

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 25, 2013

Angie, Rusty, Jimmy; Loren and Casey
Y'all have all been like family to me. Evan was such a sweet guy that will truly be missed. He and I spent a lot of time together at one point. Never will I forget those memories. May God comfort you through this time.

LaTifah R.

January 25, 2013

Its been fun while u was here ima miss u so much doe...U been on mi mind since I heard about what happen...look down on your love ones and make sure we all do whats right.
Rip I love u evan????

Freddie Arnold

January 25, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. (Lucian Ct.)

Jennifer Claxton

January 25, 2013

So sorry for your loss. The entire family is in my prayers. May God bless you at this time of sorrow.

Luigi & Donna Trapani

January 25, 2013

May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss. Much love to all of you.

Alan Newman

January 25, 2013

Very sorry to hear about your loss Rusty, ( my old friend ). my heart goes out to you and your wife and family for y'all s loss. I hope and pray that GOD gives all of y'all the comfort that is needed to get threw the pain of such a loss. Peace to all of y'all s hearts and souls. Your old friend, -Alan Newman

Jan and Jerry Taylor

January 25, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and a child. Nor that of siblings now missing a brother. Our deepest condolences are with you all as you grieve your loss.

Stephanie Thomas-Hamilton

January 25, 2013

Angie I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart and prayers goes out to you and your family during this most difficult time. May the Lord Strengthen you all.

Joy Wainwright

January 25, 2013

Rusty, Neyle and entire Colquitt family, Please except My deepest heartfelt condolences for the loss of your loved one.May God Bless and watch over you all at this difficult time.

Jan Mock

January 25, 2013

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. May God bring you peace and comfort. We love you.

Katrina and Kylan Relaford

January 25, 2013

Angie,Rusty and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Evan will truly be missed. My prayers go out to you all,that God will keep his loving arms of mercy around you to comfort you in this time of need.

Angie Rush

January 25, 2013

Angie & Rusty, Im so terribly sorry for your loss...I pray the lord will give you comfort and strength during this process. God bless you and yours.

January 25, 2013

Great kid always quiet and respectful. It was a joy to know and work with Evan. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. May God forever bless you (the family)

Tara Riley and Tre' Nevels

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this trying time. Evan was an amazing young man that I was blessed to know. He was a great friend to my son Tre' Nevels. They were the best of friends until we left Savannah. We are so sorry for your loss.

Craig&Angela Groover

January 25, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dorothy Cannon

January 25, 2013

Thoughts and prayer to your family during this tragic time. May the Lord bring you peace.

Pennye HIRIAMS-BETHEA

January 25, 2013

I did not know Evan but he attended WFHS with my children and my heart goes out to the family,specifically Mrs Colquitt. As a mother of two teenage boys myself I send my condelences and prayers out to all that feel the loss of this young man.

Bragg Family

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts are with your family during this time. We pray that God will bring comfort to you now and in the days to come.

Tomorrow Williams

January 25, 2013

I am so sorry for your lost . He is in a better place where he has NO worries nor sorrows . Just keep your head up ! My prayers goes out to the family !

Formal Friend Of Evan's

Britain Young

January 25, 2013

Angie and Rusty I am so sorry for your lose. I can't even began to know the pain you are going through. But please know that ya'll and Loren, Jimmy and Casey are in my thoughts and prayers Love always Britain

Judy Galbreath Walker

January 25, 2013

Angie and Rusty I am so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Hunter Reavis

January 25, 2013

My son Hunter was friends with Evan since Elementary School. He is away right now, but asked that I share his deepest sympathies for your loss. He said he will be praying for the family.

January 25, 2013

Colquitt Family,
May God grant all of you comfort during this time of loss. In my thoughts and prayers.

Chaplain C.M. Courtenay
(Chuck)

Gary and Linda Wiggins

January 25, 2013

Our thoughts an prayers will be with you in the days to come.

Angela Weeks

January 25, 2013

Loren we are so sorry to hear about your loss of your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry we are unable to attend the funeral, just know we are thinking of you.

Sincerly,
The Weeks Family

Miranda Mena

January 24, 2013

Prayer is being sent every second of the day. Evan you will be missed by so many people. You were an amazing person that I am blessed to have been able to meet and share memories with. May you finally rest in peace. ?

Shannon Wiggins Owens

January 24, 2013

Rusty and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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