William Howard

Evans

Mr. William H. Evans was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 3, 1953, to the late William Evans, Jr., and Rheta A. Evans. He graduated from Curtis High School in Staten Island, New York. He returned to Georgia, and later married his loving wife of 43 years, Mrs. Ollie Reid Evans. Their union was blessed with four children, Patricia Reid, Michael Evans, Jr., William J. Evans, and Ineshia N. Evans; eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.

William was a member of Divine Revelation Ministry of Restoration, Inc., located in Lovejoy, Georgia, where his sister, Apostle Sandra Evans-Dukes is the Senior Pastor. William joined Divine Ministry on May 4, 2004. William assisted his sister in setting up the very first service, which started ad a family prayer and bible study. The family Ministry moved to conference line. St that time William attended Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor Gerod D. Duff. William soon returned to Divine, where he rededicated his life to Christ on January 26, 2018. Because William loved God and wanted to be sure of his salvation, he rededicated his life to Christ once again on a call with his sister and Pastor on September 7, 2022.

William had many accomplishments. In the early 70's William and his sister Pastor Sandra started a group called the Black Experience wherein they gathered youth in the community with whatever talents they had and began to put on shows around the Staten Island, New York area. They soon added the Magnificent 7, a dance group of seven of 7 youth, they enjoyed working out dance steps with. William loved to dance, leading him to enter several dance contests. William was a star football player in high school, after graduation he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Kansas. Soon after he received the scholarship, he truly wanted which was from Gambling University, but it was too late he already had accepted Kansas. William and his brother Michael tried out for the NY Jets, and almost made it. After a football injury, William returned to New York. After serving in the United Stated Army William met and married his beloved wife. William served on the Griffin Police Department for approximately 29 years ad a Lieutenant at Griffin Police Department. He served as Security for Food Depot Grocery Store in Griffin, Georgia for many years. After his retirement he ran for City Commissioner, where he served for four years. William coached little league football and basketball, karate lessons to youth in both states. He loved the Lord with his whole heart. He loved movies, art, music, martial Arts, jogging. weightlifting, reading, playing cards, family gatherings, and comedy, he was a true comedian himself.

On Sunday, May 28, 2023, William left his earthly home to reap his just reward. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Rheta Evans; brothers, Michael Evans, and Ronnie Sheppard; one brother-in-law, John Lee Reid, and sister-in-law, Lena Mae Ellison.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife of forty-three (43) years, Mrs. Ollie Reid Evans; four children, Patricia (Freddy Williams) Reid, Michael (Telisa T.) Evans, Jr., William J. (Sequoyah) Evans, and Ineshia N. (Jason Foster) Evans; eight grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren; three sisters, Cynthia Gail (Leroy) Harris, Annie Love Evans-Vann, and Apostle Sandra (Prophet Bernard) Evans-Dukes; two brothers, Abdul Kareem Muhammed (Cecilia McFadeen) and Abdus Salaam Muhammad (Renee Beltrop Evans); one brother-in-law, Arthur Reid; two sisters-in-law, Robin Reid (Daryl) Brookins, and Patricia Price. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, countless young people who affectionately called him "Unc".

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.
A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 2:30 PM at Rising Star Missionary Baptist Church located 132 W. Cherry Street. The body will lie in state at the Church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Pastor of Rising Star and Apostle Sandra Dukes is the Eulogist.