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Jerry Evans Obituary
Sgt. Evans died Friday, Aug. 7, in Sayed Abad District Afghanistan after the vehicle he was in hit an IED and was attacked by insurgents.
He was born Dec. 24, 1985 in Orlando, Fla. to Jerry and Martha Evans Sr. of Eufaula. He had lived in Eufaula since 1989 coming from Apopka, Fla. He loved hunting and fishing and was a member of the White Oak Shores Volunteer Fire Dept. and Eufaula Church of God.
Survivors, aside from his parents, include son Landon Domino and brother John Rogers, both of Clayton and sisters Crystal Nicole and Brittany Nicole Evans.
The US Army served as pallbearers.
Sign the online guestbook for Sgt. Evans at www.eufaulatribune.com.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Evans
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2013
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jerry Evans:
Always remembering Jerry. "Some gave all."
January 21, 2013
In honor and recognition of Jerry Evans as we celebrate our freedom on MLK Day 2013.
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2011
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jerry Evans:
Please accept my remembrance of Jerry on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
August 29, 2010
To the Evans family:
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
August 8, 2010
Sgt. Evans, Rest in Peace our true American Hero and may your loving family and friends be filled with warm memories of time spent together. Your proud country will never forget the service and sacrifice that you gave to it. God Bless. The Kee Family, Tewksbury, MA
Peggy Childers
August 7, 2010
To the family and friends of Sgt. Jerry Evans:
Remembering Jerry on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Lisa Swanzy (Sad yet THANKFUL American)
March 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Thank you Sgt. Evans and family for your service and ultimate sacrifice. You will ALWAYS be an Alabama and American hero!
With DEEP sympathy and MANY thanks to you and your family,
January 6, 2010
Jerry I miss you Brother. I'll see you again. You'll always be one of my best friends. He was a great leader to his soldiers and will never be forgotten
December 25, 2009
In this season of Christmas the memory of Sgt. Jerry Evan's life, dedication to duty and ultimate sacrifice grows even stronger because we will never forget this true American hero. We hope and pray at Christmas that his family and friends find peace in his loving memories. The Kee Family, Tewksbury, MA
Donna Gillette
November 29, 2009
On this day and with each day that we enjoy our freedom, I would like to give thanks and let you know that I do not take our troops for granted. May you experience God when you feel your loss.
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
November 20, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the Evans family and friends in the loss of Jerry. I did not know Jerry, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. Jerry you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
"TO LIVE IN THE HEARTS
OF THOSE YOU LEAVE BEHIND
IS NEVER TO DIE"
Jennifer MaGill
October 21, 2009
Jerry was a great person... He had a lot of people who loved him....
He was like a brother to me and my brother...
I think he did a great deed in his life.. To bad it had to end the way it did... I send my love to the family, who I also love.... Stay strong....
And Jerry we will love you forever..... We miss you
Tammy Miller
October 21, 2009
I am proud to have known such an outstanding young man. He really made a difference in many of our lives. I am also proud that I was part in abling him to serve his country. Lil Jerry we will always love and miss you. R.I.P. My Hero. Tammy MaGill
Martha Gillis
October 15, 2009
Reading about Jerry's love of outdoor activities and his service as a volunteer firefighter, it seems he might have had a lot in common with my nephew who was also killed by an IED in Afghanistan this summer. May those who loved Jerry find comfort in loving memories and take pride in his worthy character.
Peggy Childers
October 8, 2009
To the family of Sgt. Jerry Evans:
Jerry gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Stephanie Rafoss
September 10, 2009
Prayer for Peace
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace;
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
And where there is sadness, joy.
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
To be understood, as to understand;
To be loved, as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive,
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.
Amen
Gary Allain
September 1, 2009
SGT JERRY EVANS
You are my Hero may God keep you in his arms forever.
Kimberley Faircloth
August 31, 2009
Martha, Jerry, Krystal, John, and Brittney...
Im so sorry about what happened...he was like my brother and best friend.. I remember allthe fun we used to have and the trouble we always got in when we were younger...He was and will always be my hero because he did something no one would do...he risked his life for his country and he was proud of it...He always told me he was bullet proof...Nothing could stop him...God i miss him so bad..Imsorry i havent been back down to see yall it hurts to walk down that road bc of all the memories i have down there..yall have always been my family and will always be and if yall ever need anything i live right up the road.. I love yall so much i will come see yall i swear...
love always
Kimberley
August 27, 2009
Dad and Martha,
I am so sorry for this loss. I will continue to pray and hope your memories give you some comfort.
Jeremy
Shirley & Joseph Siravo
August 24, 2009
To the Evans Family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May God give you comfort & peace to ease your pain. Heroes never die; they remain in our hearts forever. We thank your loved one sincerely for his service and sacrifice to our country. We will never forget, God bless.
Suzanne MacDaniel
August 24, 2009
To the Evans Family,
I know there are no words to say at this time, except how sorry that I am. I truly feel your loss and pain. Jerry shall never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
For those missing in action;
for those who didn’t make it home.
I know you’re in God’s presence you are not alone.
For every neatly folded flag;
for every shattered family
I will do the only thing I know to dignify your memory.
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you .
Every second you sacrificed
I hold you in my prayers.
So with one hand on my heart and the other in the air;
I salute you, allow me the honor
to salute you with permission let me say
even though I hold no rank know that from my heart
my humble gratitude comes from the deepest part.
I salute you.
A Proud Aunt
SGT.David M Fisher
KIA 12/1/04
debbi
August 22, 2009
To the parents and family, I want you to know that you are not alone in the grief you are feeling. I know only too well what you are going through and what you will go through in the coming weeks and months ahead. You will have many questions as to why? You will have many things to get ready or go through and that should be done in time. Sometimes it just can’t be faced and that’s ok, for you will know when the time is right for you. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. Grief is an individual journey, that unfortunately like my own self you now have to travel. It doesn’t matter how they died but how they lived that we should focus on. We know that each one in our military joined to make a difference in their own lives and to serve their country. Please know that each one no matter what is an American Hero and to be honored always and forever. I ask that God give the comfort, strength and courage that you are going to need. When and if the time is right for you please contact me. You can cry, vent, or just talk as only another person who has been where you are can really know what you are going through. May God continue to hold your hand as He gives comfort to you today and for the rest of your life.
http://goldstarfamilysupportgroup.com
In memory of my son
Spc Harry (Buck) Winkler III
KIA 11/12/06 Samarra, Iraq
82nd Airborne CO-A 2-505th PIR
Linda Coates
August 21, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Ginny Gilbert
August 20, 2009
Sgt. Jerry Evans-True American Hero. Your eternal service will never be forgotten as flags fly high across this nation. God Bless you for your service to our country, God bless your family and give them peace of heart and now more than ever, God bless the USA.
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
August 20, 2009
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to our Brother-in-Arms SGT Jerry Evans. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Jerry. And to Jerry it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the ultimate sacrifice he made for his country while opposing enemy forces in Afghanistan. No greater love is shown than a man lay down his life for another. Jerry, you are a brave American Warrior, a true Patriot and a national Hero. With your passing, our Country has lost a National Treasure. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,353 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion in Shreveport, Louisiana, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to Jerry’s family and loved ones.
Dennis N. Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
Garnet Jenkins
August 19, 2009
Please accept my Deepest and Most Heartfelt Sympathy regarding the loss of Sgt. Jerry Evans, with So Much Gratitude for your Fine Young Soldier's Courage, Dedication and Service to our Country and for Freedom.
May Jerry, rest safely now, in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord be with the Evans family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes, for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam in 1967.
"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have passed away."
~ Revelations 21:4 ~
May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Will Remember Jerry's Sacrifice.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
SHIRLEY DONEY
August 19, 2009
REST IN PEACE SGT. EVANS, TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MAY THE MEMORIES OF THIS WONDERFUL SOLDIERS LIFE FILL YOUR HEARTS WITH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
GOD BLESS YOU
The Pelfrey family
August 18, 2009
My deepest condolences to you all. We thank you and SGT. Evans for his service to this country. Please know that you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and bring you comfort in this difficult time.
nancy daily
August 18, 2009
Our Sincere Condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt.Evans we are sorry for your loss.Be proud and Keep his memory alive.
Proud Mom of a US Marine
Cindy Greene-White proud Mother of Sgt. Jeremy R. Greene KIA 04-28-2007 former tomahawk
August 18, 2009
The soldier stood and faced his God
which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining, just as brightly as his brass.
"Step forward now, you soldier. How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?"
The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord, I guess I ain't
Because those of us who carry guns, can't always be a saint.
I've had to work most Sundays, and at times my talk was tough,
And sometimes I've been violent
because the streets are awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, that wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
when the bills just got too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, though at times
I shook with fear
And sometimes, God forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears
I know I don't deserve a place, among the people here
They never wanted me around, except to calm their fears.
If you've a place for me here, Lord, it needn't be so grand
I never expected or had too much,
but if you don't I'll understand."
There was silence all around the throne,
where the saint's had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly, for the judgement of his God.
"Step forward now you soldier, you've borne your burdens well,
Walk peacefully on Heaven's street,
you've done your time in Hell."
Author unknown
Jimmy Shiver
August 18, 2009
My condolences to the family and loved ones. SGT. Evans had to be a very outstanding young man, as seen by the attendance at the church and the people that lined the streets of Eufaula. He is a Hero and has received a Hero's place in Heaven. May God bless. Jimmy Shiver(Wiregrass Patriot Guard)
Shirley Smith
August 16, 2009
My condolences to the Evans family. He was a star student!
I will continue to keep you all in my prayers and please pray for me as well.
God Bless!
Donald Hawthorne
August 15, 2009
Condolences from the Hawthorne families. May God Bless and keep safe all of our American Service Members.
Camet C. Hawthorne__Donald R. Hawthorne
Leda E. Hawthorne____Laurie Hawthorne
____________________Sarah E. Hawthorne
____________________Mark L. Hawthorne
August 15, 2009
The family is in our prayers. Thank your Sgt. Evan for everything you did fo this country.
Shelda/Ray Repko
August 14, 2009
Our prayers are with the family.
Mark&Marsha Harris
August 14, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jean & Wayne Robinson
August 14, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come. We are honored that your son was such a special person to have served his country for our freedom!
ANGEL SNEED
August 14, 2009
JERRY WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WONDERFUL FRIEND!! HE WILL TRUELY BE MISSED!! THANK YOU JERRY FOR EVERYTHING YOU DONE!! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!
Braxton McLain
August 14, 2009
My deepest sympathy to Jerry`s family and friends. Jerry was an all american boy as well as a true patriot.I wish to personally thank you for sharing him with the world, I am confident he was well like and respected by those of another country and died doing what he loved the most giving. God comfort you with his love during this time.
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