Lenoard L. Evans passed away at home in Fayette, AL on March 22, 1996 after a long battle, with his wife of 43 years by his side. Leonard L. Evans was born in the Northern part of Tuscaloosa County, AL on February 4, 1914 to Nollie Elijah and Sarah Ardella (Della)Smith Evans, he was 2nd oldest of 5 children. They moved around for a few years and finally settled in Fayette, AL on what is now the Guthrie Smith Park and Richard Aurthur Field Airport, farming this land. Leonard applied for and was hired into the United States Civil Service just days before being drafted into the military. During his employment with the Civil Service he worked at the Nolfolk Navel Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA (Dec 16, 1941 - Dec 16, 1971). Upon his arrival, his first duties was helping to build and then inspect the "U.S.S. ALABAMA" Battle Ship. He worked on numerous others as well, but always said the "Alabama" was his favorite.
While in Virginia, he met his wife of 43 years, Sarah Louise Knight, they were wed on August 19, 1953. They had one son Grady L. Evans, born October 5, 1963. On December 16, 1971, 30 years to the day that he first stepped onto Nolfolk Navel Shipyard, Leonard retired, packed the family and belongings and moved home to Fayette.
Upon returning to Fayette he worked at the Fayette Housing Authority for several years and worked a huge garden at home with his family.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Grady Evans, Chester Perry Evans, Sr, and one sister Lona Mae Evans Glaze. He is survived by his wife Sarah Louise Knight Evans, son Grady L. Evans and wife Glenda, one step-grandson Jonathon Earley, one sister Wilma Inez Evans Gibson, a special cousin James Cullen Evans, Jr and a host of other family and friends. He was laid to rest at Fayette Memorial Gardens in Fayette, AL. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette officiated.
While in Virginia, he met his wife of 43 years, Sarah Louise Knight, they were wed on August 19, 1953. They had one son Grady L. Evans, born October 5, 1963. On December 16, 1971, 30 years to the day that he first stepped onto Nolfolk Navel Shipyard, Leonard retired, packed the family and belongings and moved home to Fayette.
Upon returning to Fayette he worked at the Fayette Housing Authority for several years and worked a huge garden at home with his family.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Grady Evans, Chester Perry Evans, Sr, and one sister Lona Mae Evans Glaze. He is survived by his wife Sarah Louise Knight Evans, son Grady L. Evans and wife Glenda, one step-grandson Jonathon Earley, one sister Wilma Inez Evans Gibson, a special cousin James Cullen Evans, Jr and a host of other family and friends. He was laid to rest at Fayette Memorial Gardens in Fayette, AL. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette officiated.
Lenoard L. Evans passed away at home in Fayette, AL on March 22, 1996 after a long battle, with his wife of 43 years by his side. Leonard L. Evans was born in the Northern part of Tuscaloosa County, AL on February 4, 1914 to Nollie Elijah and Sarah Ardella (Della)Smith Evans, he was 2nd oldest of 5 children. They moved around for a few years and finally settled in Fayette, AL on what is now the Guthrie Smith Park and Richard Aurthur Field Airport, farming this land. Leonard applied for and was hired into the United States Civil Service just days before being drafted into the military. During his employment with the Civil Service he worked at the Nolfolk Navel Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA (Dec 16, 1941 - Dec 16, 1971). Upon his arrival, his first duties was helping to build and then inspect the "U.S.S. ALABAMA" Battle Ship. He worked on numerous others as well, but always said the "Alabama" was his favorite.
While in Virginia, he met his wife of 43 years, Sarah Louise Knight, they were wed on August 19, 1953. They had one son Grady L. Evans, born October 5, 1963. On December 16, 1971, 30 years to the day that he first stepped onto Nolfolk Navel Shipyard, Leonard retired, packed the family and belongings and moved home to Fayette.
Upon returning to Fayette he worked at the Fayette Housing Authority for several years and worked a huge garden at home with his family.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Grady Evans, Chester Perry Evans, Sr, and one sister Lona Mae Evans Glaze. He is survived by his wife Sarah Louise Knight Evans, son Grady L. Evans and wife Glenda, one step-grandson Jonathon Earley, one sister Wilma Inez Evans Gibson, a special cousin James Cullen Evans, Jr and a host of other family and friends. He was laid to rest at Fayette Memorial Gardens in Fayette, AL. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette officiated.
While in Virginia, he met his wife of 43 years, Sarah Louise Knight, they were wed on August 19, 1953. They had one son Grady L. Evans, born October 5, 1963. On December 16, 1971, 30 years to the day that he first stepped onto Nolfolk Navel Shipyard, Leonard retired, packed the family and belongings and moved home to Fayette.
Upon returning to Fayette he worked at the Fayette Housing Authority for several years and worked a huge garden at home with his family.
Leonard was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Grady Evans, Chester Perry Evans, Sr, and one sister Lona Mae Evans Glaze. He is survived by his wife Sarah Louise Knight Evans, son Grady L. Evans and wife Glenda, one step-grandson Jonathon Earley, one sister Wilma Inez Evans Gibson, a special cousin James Cullen Evans, Jr and a host of other family and friends. He was laid to rest at Fayette Memorial Gardens in Fayette, AL. Nelson Funeral Home of Fayette officiated.
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