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Vernon L. Evans NORFOLK - Vernon Lee Evans, 23, of the 1900 block of South Lakeland Drive, died Sept. 15, 2009. A native of Norfolk, Mr. Evans was employed with Navy Exchange and Taco Bell Inc. He was a graduate of Lake Taylor High School. He was also an aspiring singer who spent much of his free time with his daughter and in the studio. He was planning to become a Merchant Seaman. He is survived by one daughter, Shavonna Nicole Evans; his mother, Alice Ann Evans; his father, Michael Williams; two sisters, Cubanique Evans and Tyana Williams; four brothers, Michael and Tevin Evans, Marquis and Domenique Williams; two aunts of Norfolk, Gladys Owens and Darlene Lamb and eight others; one uncle, Warren Evans; one nephew, Jamari Mabry; first cousins, Aaron Owens, Shinequa Williams, Shavonne Bethea and April Battle; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 934 W. Little Creek Road. Interment will be in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. Family and friends will assemble at 1940 South Lakeland Drive one hour prior to the service for the procession to the church. Metropolitan Funeral Service, Granby St. Chapel, is in charge. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 20, 2009.

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Kee

September 23, 2009

To the Evans Family Iam sorry for the your loss. Vernon was such a wonderful person. I am glad I had the privelage to meet him, and I will forever miss him. You are in my prayers, may God be with you through this difficult time.

SHRITA ALLEN,(TINK)

September 23, 2009

SORRY I WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SERVICE BUT MY HEART WAS WITH YOU ALICE AND MIKE, I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Gloria Lynn

September 22, 2009

Hello, My heartfelt expression of sympathy to the parents and family of Vernon Evans. I am so sorry that I did not have the priveledge to meet him, especialy since he was my great nephew. My Prayers that God continue to bless and comfort the family.

William Stewart

September 21, 2009

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Evans and Williams families in the loss of your loved one. God bless you now and always.

Angelica Gordon

September 21, 2009

I am praying for the Evans family. I am so sorry for your loss. Vernon miss always be missed. Rest in peace Vernon

Matthew Martin

September 20, 2009

to the Evans and Williams family, I am sorry for your loss, Vernon was a great man and a loving father, he will forever be missed. you are always in my prayers. Rest in peace Vernon. Stay strong.

Yvette Sharp

September 20, 2009

To the Evans and Williams family, please accept my heartfelt condolence in this extreme time of sorrow. Understand and know that you are in my prayers. Stay strong.

-Yvette Sharp

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