Jerry Evans Sr. Obituary (1979

erry Evans Sr., 43, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, in Galveston TX. He was born on January 17, 1979, in Galveston, to Linda Evans and Jerry Humphrey. He was a proud TOR and varsity football player. He was a graduate of Ball High School Class of 1998. After graduation Jerry continued his passion for football at McNeese State University and there, he also pursued a degree in Criminal Justice. Ultimately Jerry decided his passion was in cooking and he later began pursuing a career as a Chef. He will be remembered for his fierce love of his children, his kind spirit, giving heart, and dedication to those he loved. He is survived by his loving parents, Linda Evans and Jerry Humphrey; children, Jerry Evans, Jr., Jeremiah, Jerrianna, Jerr'Nya, Jernnie, Jerleeya, and Jer'Mani Evans; sisters, Mellovie Hart, Jerrielle Evans, Jessica Evans, and Sherida Franklin; brothers, Raymond Evans, Roy "James" Evans (Leacardela), and Rodney Evans; nephews; Jared, Royce, Raymond "RJ" Evans Jr., and Gaven Hart; uncles, Acie and Eric Evans, Arthur, Kenneth, Terry, and Leon Humphrey; aunts, Rachel Evans, Patricia, and Sheila Humphrey; great aunt, Janell Simmons; devoted ex-wife Lashonda Evans; devoted cousin, Yolanda Pope; devoted friend, Michael Johnson, and a host of loving Family and friends. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jessie Lee Evans; maternal grandfather, Acie Durham; paternal grandmother, Rosa Hilton; and paternal grandfather, Leon Bassett. Family and Friends whose lives Jerry touched are invited to the Bay Area Funeral Home, 5410 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591, at 11am on Tuesday January 3, 2022, to reminisce, support one another, and celebrate his life. Viewing-Visitation hours are from 8am-10:55am prior to the service. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to Bay Area Funeral Home, 5410 FM 1765, Texas City, TX 77591.