George Evans, Sr.

George Evans, Sr., son of the late Walter Evans and Rosa Allen, was born on August 31, 1948, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Mr. Gee, or Pop as he was affectionately known, departed this life on June 6, 2020, after a valorous battle with Lung and Kidney Cancer. George relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where he received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System. A little later in life, he met and married the late Veronda Jane Cox Evans. From their union, two children were born, Evonne M. Evans and George Evans Jr. (aka Mann). In 1982 George and Jane stepped in when their niece was unable to care for her daughters, Veronda L. Evans and Shirley Evans. George and Jane adopted the siblings. They were reared as their own, on behalf of his sister Shirley who went to be with the Lord. George and his wife joined Pleasant Zion Baptist Church in the late 1970s or early 1980s, under the leadership of Pastor Reverend James B. Gray. He humbly served as a deacon for many years. In recent years, when his health would allow, he would attend Dynamic Deliverance Pentecostal Church with his nephew, Larry Weaver. George was a gifted craftsman, as evidenced by his career in the trades. Over the years, George worked for Harbor Fish Market (Fish Scaler), Farrows & Ball Paint Company (Paint Mixer), NAHANCO (Coat Hanger Painter), Aberdeen Proving Ground Barracks & Mess Hall (Dining Hall Aide), American Smelting, and Refining Company (Copper Refiner), Bethlehem Steel/Sparrows Point (Box Factory), Rob Tyler Trash Company, Beasley Trash Company (Garbage Remover), Baltimore City Schools (Plumber) and last but definitely not least 5-Star Roofing Company (Co-Owner). He was also a Union Worker for the Local 80 Roofers Union. He retired after several years of service due to his failing health. His family loved many things about George, most notably for being an amazing husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was well known for his culinary and master grilling skills. He would also occasionally prepare delicious side dishes for holiday celebrations. George was also known to share love broadly by sheltering, feeding, and embracing everyone who walked through his door. Neighbors will remember he was slow to take and quick to give. Often, he helped others with car repairs, roofing issues, and other acts of kindness. George enjoyed singing and strumming his guitar to 'oldies but goodies,' making bets and fussing at the television during football games (you'd better not bet against the Baltimore Ravens). George enjoyed local horse racing or sitting at home watching Family Feud, Mountain Men, or anything about nature. Most often, you would find George sitting on his bench, feeding the birds while greeting and watching folks walk by. George was preceded in death by his father Walter Evans Sr mother Rosa Bell-Allen, four sisters Mildred Evans-Williams (Fred), Shirley T. Baylor (Wesley), Rosa Lee Stewart (Isaac), Lena Evans, (Allen)and three brothers Walter Evans, Carol Evans, Samuel Evans, and one grandson Walter M. Baynes. George's memory will live on through his sister Mary Cheeks (Herman) and brother Leeroy Brooks (Michelle). He also leaves six sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law who loved him dearly. George's legacy of love, giving and service lives on in his children Evonne Evans, George Evans Jr., Veronda Evans-Minor (Steven) and Shirley S. Patterson (Michael); one godson, Hoziah Outland, III (Juan); grandchildren Catherine Baynes, Christopher Robinson, Antonio Baynes, Shavon Baynes, Davon Baynes, George Evans III, Kourtney Evans, Kaliyah Patterson, Maegan Minor, and Miguel Patterson. Additionally, he leaves twenty-four great-grandchildren, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Tributes

George Evans, Sr.

August 31, 1948 - June 6, 2020