Lee-Evans-Obituary

Lee Evans

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Lee Evans won two sprinting gold medals at the 1968 Olympics and protested on the podium against racism.

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Hard to believe you been gone for 3 years Coach. You were and inspiration to this discus thrower and I enjoyed our name music trivia bouts when going to track meets. RIP Sir, you are surely missed,

What a wonderful man. He will be missed by all.

I am so very proud of your accomplishments, cousin Lee. May you rest in paradise forever. Shall not forget you. Cousin Rocky Richardson. My heart is heavy hearing if your passing,

A good man and better human being who had exceptional physical skills as a quarter mile runner. Fellow San Jose State Spartans in the 60's. RIP

We will miss Mr. Lee's presence and his beautiful smile. She had many contributions to his community, especially for a black man in the Olympics as a track and field runner in the sport world. May the love and the special memory you shared with him show just how much your life was touched by him. Words could hardly express the sorrow felt for the loss of Mr. Lee Evans. The pain of losing someone is something we never get use to. But at Isaiah 65:17, 22-24 our Heavenly Father holds out a grand...

On behalf of my mother Ethel Jean Jefferson Jackson (Lee's Sister in Law) and my Brother Shea Jackson(Nephew) and Myself Cami Jackson (Neice) all from North Little Rock Arkansas.... would like to extend our deepest sympathy Kevin Evans, Simone Evans and all the Siblings and and Extended Family! We love you and we are praying for you in this time of bereavement...Praying if you need anything you can reach my mother at 501-398-1256 or Myself Cami Jackson at 501-563-7616. #RILLeeEvans❤

My condolences.

Your legacy will be remembered.