H. Deuteronomy

Evans

OBITUARY

Deuteronomy was born on July 24, 1941 to William and Elizabeth Evans, in Lawrence, MS. He was one of 26 children. He departed this life on August 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving daughter, Melissia and his son-in-law Wayne, with whom he resided. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and later in life, accepted his calling into the ministry and he preached God's word until his health declined. Some of his favorite past times included spending time with family, preaching God's word, watching basketball and Westerns and talking much smack. He was employed by the railroad for a number of years and he was a Caster at Croft Metals, Newton, MS, for many years. Pete also worked as a Security Guard for
Bonita Lakes Mall in Meridian for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Michael DeWayne Evans, Sr., several brothers: Azel Lee Evans, Hazel Lee Evans, Elihu Evans, Charlie W. Evans, Sr., Joseph Evans, Lemar Evans, Cleo Evans, Bernard Evans, and Malachi Evans; several sisters: Mae Ella Evans, Mettie Evans, Ola Evans-Watts, Lettie Evans, and Mamie Brooks and one grandchild, Mary Edna Vaughn.

He leaves to cherish his memories 3 daughters: Sharon (Chauncey) Cannaby, Melissia (Wayne) Jordan, Melinda (Charles) Blanchard; 4 sons: Nehemiah (Michelle) Evans, Eric (Tameka) Evans, Kenneth (Roberta) Evans, Keith (Kiki) Evans; 28 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; 6
siblings: Curley Evans, Rev. John T. (Pearlean) Evans, Willie Albert (Helen) and David Evans; 2 sisters: Betty Brown and Willie Mae Evans; 3 special nephews: Rev. Don Evans, Richard Evans and Fred "Flinstone" Evans, and one special niece: Mrs. Kathaleen Bender, and a host of nieces,
nephews and cousins. Now, in the words of Rev. Deuteronomy Evans: "We out"!!!