Rodney Lee Evans

RODNEY LEE EVANS, SR., beloved son of James Garland and Helen Josephine Evans was born on December 5, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland. The third child of five, “Rod”, as he was affectionately called, departed this life at Sinai Hospital after a lengthy illness.Rod accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at New Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. James A. Everett. A product of the Baltimore County Public Schools, Rod graduated from Dundalk Senior High in 1976. A very outstanding athlete, he participated in sports programs in the community and at school. We remember his exciting performance as a football player for the Turner Station Vikings, the Dundalk Wolf Pack and the Dundalk Owls. He was known as “Scrap”, because of his aggressive style of play. He also played lacrosse with the Dundalk Owls in his senior year. He loved a challenge.In 1981, he was united in marriage with Vickie Simmons. From this union three sons were born, Rodney, Jr., Michael and Richard.Rod chose a career with the Baltimore County Police Department and was determined to be successful. He continuously strived for improvement and perfection. Rod was a very disciplined, dedicated, determined, hard working police officer; he was promoted to Lieutenant while serving at the Garrison Precinct. Rod remained with the Baltimore County Police Department for over 20 years until his retirement due to failing health. His ultimate goal was to become Captain. Before becoming too ill to work Rod worked as a Wage and Hour investigator for the State of Maryland, Department of Labor, License and Regulations.A kidney patient for fourteen years, he remained active until October 1, 2005 when he was admitted to Sinai Hospital; where he stayed until his death. Rod was quite knowledgeable about the many facets of kidney dysfunction and bravely and aggressively addressed it with his family standing tirelessly at his side. Earlier in his illness, his brother, Garland Jr., donated a kidney which his body later rejected. For the last seven months his brother, Joseph, visited him daily giving him the tender loving care he so greatly needed. Through it all Rodney fought a good fight. When able to communicate he still gave orders and was in charge even from his sick bed.He leaves to cherish his memory, three sons, Rodney, Jr., Michael and Richard; his father and mother, Garland and Helen; two brothers, Garland, Jr., (Denita) and Joseph: one sister, Kim Evans; two nieces, two nephews, four aunts, two uncles, two great aunts, mentors, Roosevelt Brice and Dean Jones and a host of cousins, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his sister Debbie.

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Rodney Lee Evans

December 5, 1957 - May 3, 2006