Mr. Franklin Jerone Evans

EVANS, Mr. Franklin Jerone - Age 71, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at McLaren-Flint. Family hour 12:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Macedonia Baptist Church, G-5443 N. Saginaw St. Pastor Darnell Johnson, officiating. Interment Flint Memorial Park, G-9506 N. Dort Hwy., Mt. Morris, MI. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 12:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2024. Mr. Evans will lie in state in the chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. and may be viewed Friday, May 10, 2024 from 12:00pm - 6:00 PM. Mr. . ThFranklin Jerone Evans affectionally known as “Frank” quietly transitioned to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at McLaren Flint Hospitale ninth of ten children, Frank was born on September 27, 1952, in Texarkana, Texas, to parents, Bennie “Bo” and Estella (Bennett) Evans. He gave his life to Christ at an early age, at the Unionville CME Church in Kiblah, Arkansas. As a teenager, he was active in the Christian Youth Fellowship and eventually served as the Assistant Sunday School Superintendent. Frank was reared and educated in Kiblah, Arkansas. He attended Kiblah High School, where he played basketball (position guard) and graduated in 1970. Upon completion of high school, he attended trade school at Texarkana College, where he completed a certification in paint and body work. Frank came to Flint, Michigan in 1970 to pursue employment at General Motors, however, he soon returned to Kiblah to assist with taking care of his ailing father. Later, Frank relocated to Flint, Michigan where he met and married the love of his life, Vinita (Pam) Andrews Evans. The Lord blessed their love and gave them more than 44 years of shared lives, dreams, goals and wedded bliss. Their blended family includes two beautiful and loving daughters, Sheniqua Evans, and Shekira (Evans) Williams. He was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Frank took his faith seriously, as demonstrated by his daily reading and study of the Bible. Frank was hired at General Motors Flint Truck & Bus Assembly for 36 years and retired in 2008 as a Metal Finisher. Also, he attended Mott Community College where he studied Business Administration. He was active in several organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YMCA-Flint, and was a supporter of the Kiblah Community Reunion. Frank had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He loved his family and always enjoyed laughing and joking. He had a passion for following the news, politics, and sports. He was a walking fact checker for baseball and basketball players and teams. At one time, he could name all major league baseball players and teams for which they played, including the statistics. Like his father and older brothers, Frank had a knack for dressing. He enjoyed cooking and eating buffalo fish and barbequing. He described himself as the best “barbeque man” in Flint. Frank was the family favorite; loved by siblings, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends alike. He was a kind person who was always willing to help others. Frank demonstrated this compassion by assisting with the care of his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Frank’s kind, compassionate ways and his generosity consistently brightened the lives of all whom he touched. Approximately, a year ago Frank was diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile) Duct Cancer, a rare form of cancer. Even with his diagnoses, he never complained. He believed that God shined on him. He never lost his faith and never lost his praise. Patiently waiting until they can see him again one day are his dedicated wife, Vinita; two daughters, Sheniqua Evans of Atlanta Texas; and Shekira (Demetrius) Williams of Flint, Michigan; bonus son, Ki Yante’ Andrews of Sterling Heights, Michigan; grandson, Cassius McKee of Dallas, Texas; precious great granddaughter, Baleigh Harper of Linden, Texas; siblings, Authur (Derryl) Evans of Flint, Michigan, Gertrude Winder of San Francisco, California, and Johnnie Helen Hendricks of Oakland, California; and sister-in-law, Donna (Nici) Andrews of Flint; beloved special cousin, Willie James (Karen) Andrews and close friends Mary Anderson of Flint, Michigan, Calvin Stuckey of Kansas City, Missouri and Starlin (Peter) Simington of Texarkana, Texas, special friend, Pastor Darnell Johnson of Doddridge, Arkansas as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends. Lovingly awaiting his arrival on April 24, 2024, in Heaven were (undoubtedly front and center) his newborn daughter, Le’kelia; parents, Bennie and Estella Evans; young brother, Bennie Evans, Jr.; infant sister, Vanessa Evans; sisters, Justine (Percy) Fisher, Wyona Katherine (Herbert) Jackson, Erma Faye (Elmer) Key, brother Willie D. Evans; Father and Mother-in-law, Jack and Leola Andrews and brother-in-law, Eric Andrews. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Darnell Johnson, Dr. Venkatasiva Peram and staff at Triumph Cancer Center, medical staff at McLaren Flint Critical Care Unit and Intensive Care Unit, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Family, faithful friends, Christian family, and the staff of the Lawrence

Mr. Franklin Jerone Evans

September 27, 1952 - April 24, 2024