Preston John Evans, Jr.
June 23, 2015Share using:
Preston Evans, Jr., 64, of Wyoming, DE died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. He was 64. He was born in Wilmington, DE on February 27, 1951. He was the son of Preston Evans, Sr. (deceased) and Dorothy Evans. He attended Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, DE. He joined the United States Army and received training as a food service, medical specialist, and nursing assistant. He later joined the Delaware National Guard. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Reserve Component Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon, and others. He received an honorable discharge from both the Army and the Reserves. Preston was formerly a member of the Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church in Dover for many years, and was active with the youth. He became a member of several gospel groups. At his death, Preston was a member of the Beacon Country Church in Camden, DE. He often played the piano for the church. He truly loved his family and friends. Preston loved helping others and he made many friends in the medical field who spoke highly of him. Growing up, Preston lived in close proximity to many of his relatives, and often walked from house to house to visit them. We will miss his laughter and great sense of humor.
Preston leaves behind his loving mother Dorothy Evans, his brother, Larry Evans (Linda), a daughter, Melanie Renee Jones, a grandson, Caleb Heineken, a great aunt, Gertrude Bordley, an uncle, Orville Sudler (Ruth), a niece, Hope Evans, a nephew, Erick Evans, cousins, Carolyn Permell (Lenox), Mildred Gatson (Charlie), Diane McDaniels (George), Valerie Smith, Stephanie Mitchell (Dennis), and a host of relatives and friends. Preston is now safe in the arms of Jesus. The family will miss him and will always carry the memory of his love, kindness, and genuine sincerity in our hearts. We thank God for blessing us to have had him in our lives.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at Pippin Funeral Home, 119 W. Camden Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, DE 19934 where there will be a viewing from 11:00A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday. Online condolences may be sent by entering the guest book below.
