Lee Evans Obituary

Hard to believe you been gone for 3 years Coach. You were and inspiration to this discus thrower and I enjoyed our name music trivia bouts when going to track meets. RIP Sir, you are surely missed,

What a wonderful man. He will be missed by all.

I am so very proud of your accomplishments, cousin Lee. May you rest in paradise forever. Shall not forget you. Cousin Rocky Richardson. My heart is heavy hearing if your passing,

A good man and better human being who had exceptional physical skills as a quarter mile runner. Fellow San Jose State Spartans in the 60's. RIP

We will miss Mr. Lee's presence and his beautiful smile. She had many contributions to his community, especially for a black man in the Olympics as a track and field runner in the sport world. May the love and the special memory you shared with him show just how much your life was touched by him. Words could hardly express the sorrow felt for the loss of Mr. Lee Evans. The pain of losing someone is something we never get use to. But at Isaiah 65:17, 22-24 our Heavenly Father holds out a grand promise. May your faith in His promise strengthen you as you look forward to its fulfillment.

On behalf of my mother Ethel Jean Jefferson Jackson (Lee's Sister in Law) and my Brother Shea Jackson(Nephew) and Myself Cami Jackson (Neice) all from North Little Rock Arkansas.... would like to extend our deepest sympathy Kevin Evans, Simone Evans and all the Siblings and and Extended Family! We love you and we are praying for you in this time of bereavement...Praying if you need anything you can reach my mother at 501-398-1256 or Myself Cami Jackson at 501-563-7616. #RILLeeEvans❤

My condolences.

Your legacy will be remembered.

He was a king and thoughtful person, a Fulbright scholar and the fastest human at the quarter mile for a very long time.
I will miss him.

Will be remembered as a hero for African Americans.

Thank you 4 knowing Gold is not being #1 It's having the courage to stand up for what is right. Rest in peace Always a heart of GOLD

Dear Keith and family and friends of Lee Evans,

This is Tracy Walters. We are so sorry for your loss. Lee has been an important part of our world, not only when I was coaching at San Jose, but also as a counselor at the Spokane YMCA Camp Reed. All the kids knew him as Leaping Lee Evans. Keith, you were a toddler then.

I know that you will miss Lee, but so do we. If there is anything we could do to help, let us know.

Love, Tracy and Leta Walters
509-939-0723

Rest In Peace Baby Lee! Condolences To The Evans and Track & Field Family

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

rest in peace well job done may GOD BLESS YOU.

American treasure. Bringing his light to the world and now to heaven.. Run on..

May your memory be a blessing to all who knew you.

Heartfelt sympathies for the Evans family, so very sorry for your loss loss.

May you be in The Book Of Life.

Thank you for the strength, wisdom and guidance. So thankful you were and always will be my uncle.

With love,

Jr.

Shalom

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Evans Family, May the God of Tender Mercies comfort your grieving hearts with his peace and loving care. May he support you with his strength as he carries the load of your grief. Psalm 68:19. Lee will not be forgotten.

An amazing Olympian and athlete, he will be missed. My heart goes out to the Evans family, may God grant you peace and strength in your time of need.

To a great soul of GOD who I admired while I ran track and field through my years of elementary, junior, high schools and college. I did run the 400m. Mr. Evans just inspired my journey because of his stature, integrity, and love of the greatest sport, track and field! My heart saddened when I heard of his transition to Eternal life. A great leader, a humble man, and gallant soldier for Black people fighting injustice and racism. Our years have aged and we may not still run, yet it stays in our heart. I thank YOU FATHER GOD ALMIGHTY for Mr. "440yd/400m" Lee Evans!

Thank you sir for representing our nation with class and great dignity. I hope you are gathered together one day with the great cloud of witnesses.

Dear Evans Family Rory and I would luv to send our condolences's on the loss of Lee Evans./he'll surely be missed and may he rest in peace.best faith/rory

A life well lived with love for his fellow man. I know that the angels are welcoming him home!

You will always be that star in the sky to shine forever. R. Tyler

Such a talented athlete and a champion for human and civil rights, truly an inspiration to others. May God be with the Evans family as they endure such a very difficult time, sorry for your loss.

An inspiration for so many, sincere sympathies to the Evens family and friends, truly sorry for your loss.

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.

Prayers for the Evans family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you.

Heartfelt condolences to the Evans family, at this very difficult time, may God be with you to give you comfort and strength to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.

I remember that raised fist after winning the race as if it was yesterday. What a great accomplishment a record that held for twenty years.I know the family and friends are devastated. I am sorry and offer me sincere sympathy. May God continue to be with the family.

I am so sad to hear that my San Jose State classmate has passed away. I'm flooded with memories at the moment and one of my most vivid personal memories stands out and that was the fact that Lee was my square dance partner in an international dance class. My waist was a fraction of the size of his thighs. Let me say, that Lee was a ton of fun through all the do-si-do's we were given. Thinking about those times always makes me smile. I got to see him race many times before and after the Olympics; that team made history in more ways than one. Rest in Peace, my old friend... my heartfelt thoughts are with family and friends.

Rest In Paradise.

In Memoriam, Lee Evans, 400-meter champion, thank you for sharing your earthly goodness. We indeed will miss you. Inspirationally, during the 1968 Summer Olympics, you were our light of hope by setting a world record in the 400-meter run, and human rights. “There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it.” --- Amanda Gorman

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

We attended the same college during the early 60's. It was delightful to watch him compete.