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Henry Evans Obituary

EVANS Superintendent Henry Milton Evans, Sr. departed this earthly life on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the age of 93. Beloved husband of the late Sis. Mildred Eloise Hughes, and later, the husband of Lois Peters Carpenter. Son of the late Deacon James Evans and Mother Eugenia Pacquenett (aka Packnett) Evans. Superintendent Evans was the pastor of St. Philip Street Church of God in Christ of New Orleans, pastor of Amite No. 1 COGIC and Tangipahoa COGIC, and also served administratively as the Superintendent of District No. 1 South Louisiana Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction. He was also a Longshoreman of Union Local 1419. He leaves to cherish his memory 2 sons: Dr. Henry M. Evans Jr. (Lynette Belton Amos) of New Orleans, and Penazer Evans (wife Sandra) of Detroit, MI and 1 daughter, Delores M. Evans of New Orleans; 7 grandchildren: Norman. Jennifer, Courtney, Heather, Telemachus, Orlando, and Jacinta Shanae Evans-Ellison; 7 great-grandchildren: Tiera Curry, Olivia Evans, Ethan Evans and Telemachus Evans II, Arielle Ally, Trinity McGhee, and Robert Battle Jr.; his brother Bishop Hosea Evans (wife Rita) of Detroit, MI and his sister Mother Vivian Evans Williams of Detroit, MI, and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife of 48 years, the late Sis. Mildred Eloise Hughes Evans and his brothers: Bro Jonas Ivory, Deacon James Robert Evans, Sr., Elder Samuel Evans, Sr., Charlie Evans and Deacon Owen Timothy (OT) Evans, and his sisters: Mother Martha Evans Lacey, Missionary Evalee Evans Johnson McGraw, Mother Rosia (aka Rosie) Evans Tillman, and Mother Pearl Evans Brooks. Visitation Friday, January 11, 2013 5:00PM - 8:30PM St. Philip Street Church of God in Christ 1309 St. Philip St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Funeral Service Saturday, January 12, 2013 Visitation 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Service 10:00 a.m. Saintsville Church of God in Christ 8930 Plank Rd. Baton Rouge, LA 70811 Interment Lake Lawn Metairie 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 Funeral arrangements entrusted to Richardson Funeral Home of Jefferson

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2013.

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Deiatra Daniels

February 7, 2023

Rest In PEACE WELL DONE PASTOR

January 21, 2013

Dr Evans, Jr and Family,

We were deeply saddened when we learned of your loved one's (father's) passing. We are so sorry for your loss. We know this experience is not an easy one. We offer our deep condolences. Find comfort in knowing our thoughts and prayers are with you. Cherish the precious moments of the good times you all shared together as you heal in the days to come. We are sure he'll be missed by many as much as this family will miss him.

Much Love to you,

Alexander Lee and Kerry Families

Tanya and LaTanya Scott

January 16, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 15, 2013

DR Henry Evans Jr You and Family are in our prayers!!
Curtis& Patricia Berryhill

Norma Chapman

January 15, 2013

Dr. Evans and the entire Evans family, my prayers goes out to you. I take comfort in knowing God will take care of you. May God bless and keep you doing your time of sorrow.

DONNA RATCLIFF

January 15, 2013

DR HENRY EVANS WEEPING MAY ENDURE FOR THE NIGHT JUST KNOW THAT JOY COMES IN THE MORNING & GOD MAKES KNOW MISTAKES.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Laverne, Anitra & Byron Amite #1C.O.G.I.C Youth

January 14, 2013

Pastor Evans , You will be greatly missed by all who loved you. Especially your family at AMITE NO.#1.Thanks for your years of dedicated service. We will never forget you our beloved pastor. R.I.P. Pastor we love u..

Aurelia Orr

January 14, 2013

Dear Evans family members,
On be half of the Heath family I offer deep condolences for the lost of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please contact us.

Jacquelyn Jenkins

January 13, 2013

Dear Dr. Evans, and family I Jacquelyn Jenkins, and family wish to extend our deepest sympathy at the lost of your father ,I too have been where you are ,so I said to you all weep if you must but dont weep for long for your father , because your father is just another soldier gone on home. God does not make any mistakes. I!M PRAYING YOUR STRENGTH LOVE JACKIE

Bettye Wilkinson

January 12, 2013

Dear Henry, Penazer and Delores: I am sorry to hear of your lost. I'm not sure if you remember me or not. I am Bettye Heath and lived on Lafitte St with my parents and siblings, Aurelia, Mary Helen, the twins Bernice and Bernadette and Byron. Just wanted to let you know you are in my prayers. Take care and God bless.

Mary,Michelle & Phillip Hughes

January 12, 2013

Praying GOD's comfort for you during this difficult time. Hold onto GOD's unchanging hands.

SHIRLEEN JACKSON

January 12, 2013

TO;DR EVANS. NO BOND IS AS GREAT AS THAT BETWEEN A PARENT & CHILD. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GRIEVE.

January 12, 2013

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Packnett Family

January 12, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

DeLisa Johnson

January 12, 2013

To the Evans family, You are lifted up in prayers for comfort and strength through your time of loss. Pastor Evans will always be in my heart. His teaching and training will continue be with me daily. I'm grateful for my training through him because it has been my choice to live a holy life as he always instilled in me. I will never forget the day he did my marriage ceremony. I know he has earn his crown in heaven. To the Evans family keep your hands in God's hands but most of all just know he was blessed all of his 93 years he lived. I love u!

Pam Walker

January 12, 2013

May peace that only God can bring bring comfort to you and your family.

Gail Goff

January 11, 2013

"Earth has no sorrows that Heaven cannot heal," thus says the word of GOD! 93 years young, what a blessing! From the Goff, Cook, Davis family, Evans family and dear friends, we have you in our prayers as you mourn.

Johnathan L. Williams Sr.

January 11, 2013

Our Deepest sympathy to the Family, Church, And Jurisdiction. Our Prayers are with us All!!

Daniel & Leatha Vincent

January 11, 2013

Henry,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our prayers and condolences are with you and your family.

Fred & Elma Richardson

January 11, 2013

Our prayers are that you will be comforted by the Holy Spirit, during this time and in days to come. Thank God for 93 years!

DEIATRA JONES

January 11, 2013

OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY WE LOVE YOU PASTOR
DAVID & DEIATRA JONES

DEIATRA JONES

January 11, 2013

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE EVANS FAMILY
YOU ARE UNFORGETTABLE PASTOR EVANS LOVE YOU
DAVID & DEIATRA
JONES

Clyde and Geri Smith

January 11, 2013

Your friends will miss you greatly.

Drs. Clyde E. Smith and Geraldine J. Smith

James Robinson

January 11, 2013

Our prayers are with the family, may God give you his peace. Elder James Robinson & family

Rosa Harbour

January 11, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

January 11, 2013

We will never forget such a great and inspiration man of God. He was not just a great leader to us but a father figure. You will be missed and always remembered. We love u Pastor Evans and the family is in our prayers!!!! Michelle Swanier

Carletta Jenkins

January 11, 2013

To the Family of Pastor Evans
He will be deeply missed. We will never forget the love, nuture, teaching and care he portrayed for the Jenkins/Swanier family. He was so special and a jewel. We are deeply grieved for such a great loss and you are in our prayers. Love you much!
Sis Jenkins

Cesonia Moses

January 11, 2013

He planted the word of God deep in me from a child and because of his instructions I am grounded and rooted in holyness, and I will never forget his roll in my life!

MINISTER G. EDWARD ALLBRITTON

January 10, 2013

GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO REST FROM YOUR LABOR... A WELL FOUGHT FIGHT FOR THE LORD. OUR SYMATHY TO YOUR FAMILY FROM AMITE #1 COGIC LA. EAST JURISDICTION #1.

David Franklin

January 10, 2013

We submit our Deepest Sympathy at this time.We are lifting the famiy up in Prayer of such a great Loss.We will always reflect back on the memories we shared with Pastor Evans. May your Memories comfort you at this time.Amite No.1 COGIC Outreach Ministries- Pastor David Franklin Sr.

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