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Benton Evans Obituary

EVANS, BENTON

Entered into Eternal Rest, June 30, 2005. He was the retired Director of the American Postal Workers Health Plan. Beloved companion of over 30 years, Juanita Jones. Also survived by one son, Rickey Evans; uncle of Diane Lymon, Glenda Dixon (Jack), Kyle Lymon. Also survived by George and Mary Jones, Audrey V. Jones and Lindsay R. Jones III. Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 6, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Good Hope Union United Methodist Church, 14680 Good Hope Rd., Silver Spring, MD, where funeral will be Thursday, July 7 at 11 a.m., Rev. Jacqueline Jones-Smith, officiating. Interment Monticello Memorial Gardens, Charlottesville, VA. Arrangements by LATNEY'S.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 6, 2005.

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Toni Jefferson

July 6, 2005

Ben will be truly missed. May your faith and loving memories comfort you at this sad time. With heartfelt sympathy,

The Family of the Late John D. Jones

Eileen Bennett

July 6, 2005

Ben,

You taught me to have patience, you coached me to have courage, and you helped me look at life in perspective. You have been such a wonderful asset in the ombudsman program and I will miss you.

Beverly Doye

July 6, 2005

Ben I will miss you being a part of the Ombudsman Program

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