Rev. Robert Lewis Evans, Sr.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Reverend Robert Lewis Evans, Sr. stepped up to claim his reward and we rejoice for the victory of his release. Neither death nor cancer claimed victory here! The preacher fought valiantly until he was promoted from the battlefield to Glory. He was surrounded by people who loved and cared for him at the Loch Raven VA Medical Center located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Due to current social distancing restrictions in place, graveside Funeral service will be held Monday, August 31, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Highland Cemetery South Durham & Evans St., Sharon, Tennessee, 38255. Rev. Anthony M. Bell, Pastor, Pleasant View Baptist Church, will officiate.

Robert was the last of six siblings born to the late Wade Evans Sr. and Willie Catherine (Clemons) Evans. He was born in Sharon, Tennessee on, October 26, 1949. He completed his early education and High School in Sharon, Tennessee. He was honored to serve his country in the United States Air Force for 22 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. After retirement, Robert also worked in the education system of Delaware for many years. Reverend Evans served in Prison Ministry, at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, near Smyrna, Delaware. He served as the Associate Pastor under the pastorship of Rev. Dr. John Bagley Jr., Second Baptist Church, Dover, Delaware. In May 1993 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Wilmington University, New Castle, Delaware. In June 1993, he received his Masters of Biblical Studies from the Friends International Christian University, Merced, California, an Affiliate of Calvary Bible Institute located in Dover, Delaware. While residing in Maryland, he attended Hall United Methodist Church, under the pastorship of Rev. Harry E. Smith Jr., located in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the following Siblings: James Thomas Evans, Faye Ann Dumas, Kay Frances Jones, Jerry Wayne Evans, Wade Evans Jr, and beloved daughter Dara Fola Evans. He leaves to cherish his memory, Sister-in-law: Betty Evans, Sharon, Tennessee; Children: Dexter Jerome Evans, overseas; Robert Lewis Evans Jr., Fairbanks, Alaska; Pamela Denise (Torrance) Mitchell, Atlanta, Georgia; Adowa Monisa Evans-Weaver, Pasadena, Maryland; Trina Renee (Mark Jr.) Garner, Chesapeake, Virginia and Maurice (Trenell) Evans, Cibolo, Texas; Grandchildren: Devaughn Evans, Antonio (AJ) Garnett, Isaiah Nelson, Mykael Bennett-Evans, Antonio Felton, Alexis Garner, Eli Evans, Jasmine Garner, Robert Evans III, Jordan Weaver, Erika Evans, Niaja Mitchell, Michael Evans, Zoe Garner, Jason Evans, and Isaac Evans; Great-grandchildren: Brooklyn, Jordyn, Ellis, Erin, Karsyn, Kamryn, Kameo, Josiah and also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and associates to honor his memory.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Robert L. Evans Sr. to help find a cure for Prostate Cancer. https://join.manyvscancer.org/memorial/in-memory-of-robert-evans-sr.

The family is planning a Memorial Service at a later date. Please mail cards, letters of condolences, and tributes to: Adowa Evans-Weaver
P.O. Box 1185
Severna Park, MD 21146

A special thank you to the following for assisting the family:
Medical Staff, Loch Raven VA Medical Center-Baltimore, MD
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center-Baltimore, MD
Hall United Methodist Church-Glen Burnie, MD
Pleasant View Baptist Church-Sharon, TN

Rawls Funeral Home - Union City 731-885-8110