Herbert Jerome Evans

HERBERT JEROME EVANS, son of the late Louis Herbert Evans and Cora Mae Bright, was born on February 20, 1924 in Baltimore, MD. He departed this life on May 14, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Herbert, well known as "Herb," had 3 brothers Norman Evans, George Evans and Louis Evans. He also had 3 sisters Lenora Stevens, Helen Shells and Hilda Demby all whom preceded him in death. During his adolescent years, he received his education in the Baltimore City Public School System where he attended Phyliss Wheatley, and Booker T. Washington. He also took up several trades to include Interior Decorating and Watch Making. Herb was a hard worker. He was employed by American Standard, where he retired and Crown Cork Steel, as a supervisor. Stop working, oh no! Herb enjoyed working, therefore, he ventured off and worked for The Diamond Cab Co. and The Royal Cab Co. during his spare time, until his illness. Herb was a military man. He served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1946. While serving, he battled in World War II where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart Medal. As a soldier and afterwards Herb received several honors such as a Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon and several other honoraries. As the Lord would have it, Herb met and married Frances L. Queen and from this union they had three children, Hilda L. Evans, Clyde E. Andrews and Willis Jerome Evans Sr. Frances and Willis, both preceded him in death. On April 5th, 1965 after his 1st wife passed, he gave his life to Christ. Later in life Herb devoted his life to Louise T. Perrish, whom he married, who also preceded him in death. During his life, Herb loved to eat, and some of his many favorites consisted of fried chicken, fried fish, and chitterlings, not to mention the Pepsi's. Herb enjoyed watching movies, completing cross-word puzzles and listening to music. One of his favorite songs was, "Just the Way You Are" by Barry White. Herb loved his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and enjoyed spending every moment with them. Herbert Jerome Evans truly was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He leaves to mourn: his son, Clyde E. Andrews; a daughter, Hilda L. Ellison; a niece, Cora Weaver; a nephew, George Stevens; a daughter-in-law, Sadie V. Evans; a son-in-law, Harry Ellison; 13 grandchildren, Frances Victoria, Monique, Tammie, Willis Jerome Evans Jr., Trina, Elliott Clyde Andrews, Troy, Jacqualine, Frances, Dawn, Elloise, Herbert and Bryant; several great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. REST ON HERBERT, TAKE YOUR REST IN THE LORD. Submitted With Love, The Family

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Herbert Jerome Evans

February 20, 1924 - May 14, 2006