Kenneth Ray Evans

1959 - 2016

Kenneth Ray Evans obituary, 1959-2016, Lemoore, CA

BORN

1959

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

People's Funeral Chapel

501 North Douty Street

Hanford, California

Kenneth Evans Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2016.

Kenneth Evans (Bro. Ken) was born December 29, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 37 years Vicky Evans; two sons Christopher Evans of Fresno, CA and Benjamin Evans (Mandy) of Lemoore, CA; his mother Mary Ashley Evans; 4 brothers Neal Evans, Peter Evans, Marty Stonebreaker and Jimmy Thigpen; 3 sisters Jenny Sula, Debra Legan and Teri Torres; 3 grandsons Little Ben Evans, Ethan and Jonah Evans; one goddaughter Andrea Villanueva all of Lemoore, CA and his Lily of the Valley Church family. He was preceded in death by his father Neal Craig Evans.

Kenneth was a member of Lily of the Valley Church of Lemoore for 38 years where he served as a deacon, Sunday school superintendent, usher and church mechanic. He was an avid bible scholar with a passion for studying God's word. He enjoyed digging deep into the history of the bible and lining up the word of God with other studies. His enthusiasm for the word of God inspired others to inquire of his knowledge. He was always willing to share his wisdom with others and provoked questions of deeper thought.

Ken attended Fresno City College in 1983 and received a certificate in auto repair. For many years his primary occupation was an auto mechanic. He worked throughout Kings, Tulare and Fresno Counties as a mechanic. In his later years, his skills allowed him to secure a job as a parts specialist at O'Reilly in Selma and Lemoore. He loved his job and was always there to lend a helping hand.

Kenneth was a devoted husband, father, son and caring brother. He had a great voice that would bellow out the words to a couple of songs that he is well known for, "To God Be the Glory" and "I Cannot Be Defeated". He was well loved and will be greatly missed by family, friends, coworkers and all who knew him.

For many, this sums it all up, written by a young person who admired Ken's level of greatness in the word of God: "The Great One has chosen to take one of our beloved fathers. A man full of knowledge and zealous in his pursuit of understanding. For years we have benefited from his studies and his insightful perspectives, but now we will hear from him no more."

A Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at People's Funeral Chapel; 501 N. Douty Street, Hanford, CA 93230 and a Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Lily Of The Valley Church; 608 Vine Street, Lemoore, CA 93245 with Burial following at Lemoore Cemetery; 1441 N. Lemoore Avenue, Lemoore, CA 93245.

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December 10, 2016

Kristin Seely

I remember meeting Bro Ken in 1992 at Steve & Ingrid's wedding. He told me, when it was time for me to walk down the aisle. I feel so blessed to have gotten to see & speak with him, again, last year on our visit to the Lily. I'm thankful for the knowledge he imparted to me about the word of God that day. One of the most dedicated to studying the word of God, I have ever met. RIP

December 10, 2016

Rosemary Herring

I just keep remembering the spaghetti dinner at Ken and Vickie's house when they first got married. We were all just kids and poor as dirt but we were so happy! I recall thinking," Wow, we're grown ups! " We were so young, but now I know that I really am a grown up. I've lost many people that I love and have felt grown up sorrow as well as grown up joy. Ken, you've finished the race that we all must run. See you at the finish line!

December 9, 2016

Joyce Caetano

You're at rest and we that have known you miss you so. We will see you again someday and will have a great reunion in Heaven. Until than we will keep you in our hearts and miss you just as much. Until we meet again RIP my dear friend.

December 9, 2016

Christy Hawley

A wonderful brother in law. I will remember always his humor and love of God. My prayers are with you my sweet sister and your family. Heaven has added another beautiful soul.

December 9, 2016

Janice Neal

I did not know Ken the way some did, but I do know that he loved the word of God. He was funny. He will be missed, but he is resting now. Sister Evans you are in my prayers.

December 9, 2016

Vicky, Christopher, Benjamin may God keep you in the hollow of his hand.
Deacon Ken was an awesome God fearing man, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Instructor, and a great vocalist. I can hear him singing To God Be The GLORY. God has given him a new song.
My heart is heavy and my eyes are sweating.
We love you the Evans family....
We are family by Blood.
Deacon CliftonJr. Dinah, Heather, Clifton IV Hotten

December 9, 2016

Vicky. Christopher, Benjamin, may God hold you in the hallow of his hands.
Ken was a great guy, friend, Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Instructor.
My heart is heavy my eyes are sweating. In my head I can hear him singing...To God be the Glory now God has given him a song that the Angels can't not sing.
Forever in our hearts, we love you...family by blood.
Deacon Clifton, Dinah, Heather, Clifton Hotten
Vabch, Va.

December 7, 2016

Eva Roe

My heart is hurting, but I know you are a man of God. A good man, loyal, funny, friend. My love and Prayers for your family. Kenny I will always hold you dear in my heart, we first met in 2nd grade in Millington, TN; Navy family. Remained friends for a lifetime, Love to Vicky your special one and your family.

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