1934
2013
Lt. Colonel Rufus Evans, who retired from 30 years of service with the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, passed on September 23, 2013 at the KC Hospice House. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 28. 2013 at the Raytown Church of Christ, 6000 Blue Ridge Blvd., Raytown, MO 64133. Visitation from 9-11am with service at 11am. Burial immediately following at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Col. Evans was born on July 31, 1934 in Oak Ridge, Louisiana to Mr. Alonza & Mrs. Lela Evans. He graduated from Esther Toombs High School in Delhi, Louisiana and then graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Col. Evans moved to Kansas City in 1959 where he joined the Department on October 1st of that same year. He worked a number of assignments during his career, which included Assistant Division Commander for the Regional Center for Criminal Justice, Division Commander at Central Patrol Division & South Patrol Division and Bureau Commander of Administrative Services until the time of his retirement in 1989. In 1974 he was selected to attend and successfully completed a Criminal Justice Fellowship at the Harvard University Center for Criminal Justice. In 1976, he was a founding and charter member of N.O.B.L.E., National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. Col. Evans was active in church ministry through Swope Parkway Church of Christ, Blue Ridge Church of Christ and Raytown Church of Christ, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and in many other capacities.
He leaves to mourn his passing and celebrate his life, wife, Anna Elaine Evans; son Sgt. Rufus Evans; daughters, Christi C. Evans & Kellye James and granddaughter Ashlee Elaine James. Arr: McGilley & Sheil Chapel, 11924 E. 47th St., KCMO 64133.
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September 19, 2022
Family
Nettie
My handsome uncle could always make me laugh. I really miss both him and Aunt Elaine. Rest In Heaven you love birds
October 30, 2013
Vaughn Reese
We are so sorry for the passing of Mr. Evans, God Bless You All!!
Vaughn Reese
The Reese Family
October 2, 2013
To the family of Brother Evans. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gwendolyn & John Burke
October 1, 2013
Kimberly Hemphill -Newman
Christi, I sorry for your Loss keeping you and your family in my prayers. I know we haven't seen each other in years (since high school) 913-530-4982
September 28, 2013
Michelle Mills
My prayers are with Ricky (sorry, but I still have to call you that!) and Christi at this very sad time. Your dad was one of a kind. Much love to you and the whole family.
September 28, 2013
Gloria Redmond
God bless u all! Hold on to ur wonderful memories until u meet again.
My prayers will continuously go up for u all. Christi I love u and will be there for u even in the afterwards!
September 28, 2013
Bob and Debra Bronston
Elaine: We are so sorry about Rufus' death. His funeral services were inspiring and reflect the quality that Rufus brought to the Church, his family, friends and the community. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
September 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bro. Evans. Please know that your Family is in my prayers.
Yolanda (Williamson) Smallwood
September 27, 2013
Alice Anderson
Christi and the rest of the Evans family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 27, 2013
Kathey Webster
I am so sorry to hear of this passing! Col Evans was extremely special to me. He always kept me laughing when I worked for him at KCPD! Such a pleasant man and a loving soul! My prayers are with his family!
September 26, 2013
Jerry Oliver
I always liked Rufus, he was soft spoken and well respected. May he rest in Peace and his suffering is now over.
September 26, 2013
John Dawson
It was so great to have a commander like Rufus. Quiet, polite, and a man of God. He will be missed
September 26, 2013
BOB LAMPSON
COL. EVANS WAS MY SGT. IN 1969 AT ABS. HE WAS GREAT TO WORK FOR AND HE WAS RESPECTED BY ALL.
September 26, 2013
Rosaliid and Billy Sibley
Praise The Lord that we have had a living example of God's grace and love in the memory of our uncle, brother, father, husband or whatever Uncle Rufus is to you. It is wonderful knowing that he went on to be with The Lord as a child of God. The Word says to be absent form the body is to be present with The Lord. May The Lord continue to cover you and your family in these hours, days, nights, and weeks of grief. I regret that my family will not be in attendance but we are sending up prayers for all. We love you all and share in your grief. Love Rosalind, Billy Sibley and Family.
September 26, 2013
Dexter & Cyrenthia Freeman & Family
Rest In Peace Uncle Rufus, you will be missed by many.
September 26, 2013
Joyce Adkins Jeter
Prayers To Family Friends Fellow Workers Church Family .. GOD Bless All Joyce Adkins Jeter
September 26, 2013
Joyce Adkins Jeter
My Prayers To Family Friends Fellow Workers.. I A Friend Of Christie.. I Know He's At Peace With GOD. GOD Bless All Joyce Adkins Jeter
September 26, 2013
Cyrenthia Hawkins-Freeman
My prayers go out to the entire Evans family and beyond. Uncle Rufus you will be missed by many but you will never be forgotten.
September 26, 2013
Cassandra Whitty
Take your rest, you fought a good fight, you have won your race and now it is time for you to receive your reward. Sleep on Uncle Rufus. You will be greatly missed.
September 26, 2013
Janice Kelley
Rufus Evans was a very nice and polite man. GOD BLESS!!!
September 25, 2013
Nettie LaStrape
Evans Family, I hope you know how blessed you are to have had such an Awesome man in your lives. I pray that God will be with each of you and provide any comfort that you might need in the near future. I believe God needed another Angel and selected an excellent one in my Uncle. I ask that God allow him to be one of my Guardian Angels for whatever time I have left on this earth. You are all loved.
Nettie and Elgin LaStrape
September 25, 2013
Donnie Bowerman
Though I never worked directly under LTC Evans, we shared many years together on the KCPD. Rufus was a man of integrity and a fine example to this young officer during the early years of my career. My sincerest condolences to his family. The loss of sight is in us, not in him.........
September 25, 2013
Eugene and Glinder Young
It is rewarding to live a blessed life and to know you're chosen by the Lord to serve. It's time for Brother Evans to rest and there is no greater reward than to be with the Lord.
Our prayers are with the family.
September 25, 2013
Chrystal Edwards
My deepest condolences to you and your loved ones during this time of mourning. You, and your family, are in my prayers.
September 25, 2013
Renee' Holland Clark
So sorry to hear of Bro. Evans' passing. I will always remember him with a smile on his face. He was one of my favorites. Christie and Rickey your family is in my prayers. I hope God will comfort you with the good memories you have of your father.
September 25, 2013
Bob Wesley
Rest in peace my friend.
September 25, 2013
Carson Ross
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and keep you in his care during this difficult time.
Your Brother & Sister in Christ,
Mayor & Mrs Carson Ross
Blue Springs Missouri
September 25, 2013
John Dawson
Rufus was a quiet , nice man to work for. A respected leader and police officer. His passing is sad
September 25, 2013
Gary Habelitz
I am sorry to be receiving this news and my prayers are with Lt. Col. Evans, and his family! I have known him since 1968 as a member of the department and worked for him at CPD. As a civilian employee and police officer he was always easy to talk to and was a fine commander. While working the PM shift patrolling the district that he lived in when he was in his front yard he would always wave or stop me to inquire I was and ask what was happening in the area. I always considered him a fine police officer and a fine man.
September 25, 2013
Richard Suyderhoud
I enjoyed my time working with Col. Evans
during our years on the KCPD.
September 25, 2013
Robert S Arnold
Col. Evans was my commander at CPD back in the 70's. He was always fair and he was a great commander.
September 25, 2013
Susan McCrea
I am sorry to hear of Col. Evans passing, although he is now resting in peace. I had occasion to visit with him on the 5th floor whenever I was there and he was so pleasant and just a nice man. May his memories give your family peace. The Lord will also guide you in this time of your loss, just ask HIM!
September 25, 2013
Jamie Earley
To the Evans Family:
My deepest sympathy for your lost. Know that He is with the Lord and his spirit continues to live among us because of the love displayed for him.
September 25, 2013
Fred Guenther
Col. Evans was a valued colleague as well as a good friend. May he rest in peace.
September 25, 2013
Al & Cora Lyons
Sgt. Rufus Evans & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 25, 2013
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