Ralph Evans

September 23, 1929 - December 31, 2017

Ralph Evans was born on September 23, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Benjamin and Emma Evans. Ralph met and married Clara Handcox on April 4, 1953, in Chicago Illinois. Through it all they were inseparable. Clara passed away on May 9, 2005. Ralph was employed with Stauffer Chemicals for many years before his retirement. Ralph was an active member of Israel of God Church in Riverdale, IL. His parents, Benjamin and Emma Evans; his wife, Clara on May 9, 2005; one (1) daughter, Lennora Brown; six (6) sisters, Mary Harton, Blanche Evans, Lucy Redd, Dorothy Evans, Edna Johnson and Christine Greer; one (1) brother, James Evans; one (1) sister-in-law, Georgia Childs; and three (3) brothers-in-law, Harvey Handcox, Michael Overall and Preston Handcox all preceded him in death. Ralph leaves to cherish his memories, three (3) daughters, Lorraine (Willie) Franklin, Juanita McCullough and Felicia Evans; one (1) sister, Theresa Evans; one (1) brother, Benjamin Evans; thirty-three (33) grandchildren, five (5) great grandchildren, three (3) great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.