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GREENSBORO — Dr. Sidney Horace Evans passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Guilford Healthcare following several months of declining health.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 24, at Providence Baptist Church, 1106 Tuscaloosa St. Interment will follow at the State Veterans Cemetery in Salisbury.
Dr. Evans was born January 27, 1920, in Glouster County, Va., to the late Horace and Lucy Evans. He served in combat in World War II while a member of the United States Army. He received his B.S. in economics from Virginia State University and his M.S. from Iowa State University in agricultural and general economics. Dr. Evans was awarded his Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Ohio State University.
While he serving as supervisor of on-farm training programs in Fort Valley, Georgia, he met and married Alma Coney Johnson.
Accepting a position at A & T College they moved to Greensboro. During his tenure at A & T, he advanced from Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics to the Chairperson of the Department of Economics to Chairperson Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology and finally Research Director and Associate Dean of Agricultural Research. Through his efforts, a learning research laboratory was established in the School of Business and Economics through a National Science Foundation grant. He was successful with another grant that resulted in the establishment of the Transportation Institute at NC A & T State University. During the period that he served as Chair of Economics, a transportation minor and major were developed. During his career with the school, he also served on a four person advisory consulting team that went to Khartoum, Sudan to look at the feasibility of the United States Agency for International Development in developing the New University of Gezira. He also served as a visiting professor for two years at the University of Mekerere in Uganda (during the reign of dictator Idi Amin) and the University of Nairobi in Kenya.
While Dr. Evans was the author of numerous publications, research projects and grants, his proudest prof tonal award was winning the George Washington Carver Public Service Award and his induction into the Carver Hall of Fame at Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama. He served on many national, regional and local boards and committees.
Before illness prevented, he was a devoted member of Providence Baptist Church, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and several professional organizations.
He was preceded in death by his wife, and most recently his sister, Mrs. Marion Washington of Washington, D.C.
He is survived by his son, Sidney, Jr., (Bebra) of Washington, D.C.; and stepdaughter, Brenda Johnson Bishop (George) of Greensboro; grandchildren, G. David Bishop, III, Morgan and Taylor Evans; and great- grandchildren, CaNesha Murphy and Kaelin Bishop; nieces, Rev. Albertine C. Rouse (Bob), Los Angeles, Calif., Alta Boot (John), Washington, D.C.; and nephew, Levi Wright (Patricia), Greensboro; and other relatives and countless friends.
Visitation will be immediately prior to the service at 10:30 a.m.
The family wishes to thank the staff in the Palliative Unit of Moses Cone Memorial Hospital and Guilford Healthcare for their excellent care and attention during his final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that a donation be made in his name to the Howard Allen Chubbs Family Enrichment Center or to Palliative and Hospice Care of Greensboro.
Funeral services entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.
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Ron Washington
June 26, 2021
My uncle was a great educator at North Carolina A and T university Jessie Jackson once told me that that was his mentor.
Crystal Mullins
July 31, 2008
Sidney,
We were very saddened to learn of the loss of your father. We certainly hope that the richness of the life he lived, has given you and your family some measure of comfort. On behalf of myself and my colleagues, we offer our deepest sympathies.
Keith and Aaro Jean Reid
July 30, 2008
A life well-lived serves as a demonstration for all of us.
A dream fully realized serves as an inspiration to all of us.
Opportunities fully exploited shape a person larger than all of us.
Dr. Sidney Horace Evans lived a life admired by all of us.
In the sincere belief that the Sweet Chariot did, indeed, swing low and carry him home,
* * *
Michelle Flowers-Welch
July 28, 2008
Skip:
As they say, "the fruit doesn't fall too far from the tree." The life that you live is your father's legacy. May you and your family be comforted in knowing that your Dad is in a much better place -- Our Heavenly Father's kingdom. With Love...
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Arthur Clement
July 27, 2008
I was saddened to hear that your father passed away recently. I sympathize with your loss and send my condolences. Now that both of your parents are deceased, being without them can make you feel as if you are alone, like an orphan. But, be guided by the love, encouragement, and inspiration they provided to you and your family when they were physically with you. Now, they can comfort you in spirit.
Alyson Cooke
July 25, 2008
Sidney,
I am saddened by the loss of your father. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
With my deepest sympathy,
Bob Petteway and Family
July 24, 2008
Sidney:
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Dewey Rene Mc Koy
July 24, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jennifer Lawson
July 23, 2008
To the Evans family,
Mr. Sidney Horace Evans, Sr. led a remarkable life and accomplished so much during very challenging times. His life is inspiring and I know you will keep his story alive. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Dr. Barbara Williams
July 23, 2008
May your faith and loving and cherished memories of your father sustain you during this very difficult time.
My husband Frank and I send you our deepest sympathies.
Bobby Young
July 23, 2008
Sidney,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Ann Fax
July 23, 2008
Sidney, You have my thoughts and prayers. It appears that your father had a productive life filled with fond memories that you can cherish for a long time.
April Carter
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.
Walter and Sheila Roberts
July 23, 2008
Sidney, you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. He led an inspirational life and although we cannot be there physically, please know that we are with you in spirit.
Wanda James
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paul Musgrave
July 23, 2008
Howard University's Associate Vice President for Administrative Services, Paul Musgrave and Staff share your sadness in the loss of your father. Please know that we honor the life that was lived so well. God's Grace will provide you and your family strength in the days to come. With Sympathy,
Paul Musgrave & Staff
Howard Wainer, MD
July 23, 2008
I had the priviledge of being your Mother & Father's doctor for many years. They were wonderful people and I will miss them deeply.
Lawrence Morse
July 23, 2008
My condolences to Dr. Evans’ family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Evans from 1976 when he hired me in the Economics Department until he moved to the Agricultural Economics Department. He was a supportive mentor I knew I could count on.
Jacqueline Ballou
July 23, 2008
God's love is eternal and His mercy endureth forever. May the spirit of peace reign over you and the love of friends and family comfort you.
Kenneth Crawford
July 23, 2008
My education from A&T has your stamp of approval. Thank you for the many educational experiences that your greatness has given me. To your family God bless and know that he was a great man!!!
Barbara N. Smith
July 23, 2008
My deepest sympathy
Margo Smith
July 23, 2008
My prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Liz DeGraffenriedt
July 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elaine Coney
July 23, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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