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Percy Evans Obituary

Evans, Percy H. Passed away peacefully under hospice care on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Margo M. Evans, loving father of Dean, Bryan and Diane Evans; loving grandfather to Rachel and Sydney Evans, Langston and Malcolm Fitts. Loved by many friends. Visitation Tuesday, September 4th, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Leak & Sons Funeral Home, 7838 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago IL. Funeral Services Wednesday, September 5th at Liberty Baptist Church, 4849 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 10:00 a.m. Wake, 11:00 a.m. Service.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 2, 2018.

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September 11, 2018

May time soften the pain until all that remain is the wonderful memories you've shared with Percy and the comfort of God Psalms 119:76.
GD

Z L

September 7, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Julie Mendez

September 6, 2018

Mrs. Evans. On behalf of United Credit Union I and Sue are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. He always had a smile on his face he will be missed.

September 5, 2018

My condolences to your family. I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn," sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61: 1, 2

Cheryl Cato

September 4, 2018

To Margo, Dean, Bryan, Diane, Rachel, Langston, Malcolm, and Sydney.
May the comfort of God and each other be with you as you go through the days ahead and adjust to the new normal. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Robert Krueger

September 4, 2018

Blessings to Percy and all who knew him. Still have Zulu beads he gave me in early 90's!!!!!!!!!!!! A Good man..

September 4, 2018

To Margo, Dean, Bryan and Diane(a special family to me):
Sorry for your loss.
"Don't cry because it's over,
Smile because it happened."(Dr. Seuss)
Cherish the memories!

Bill Himmelmann Morton Grove
[email protected]

September 4, 2018

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

Magnolia Coleman

September 3, 2018

My prayers and thoughts to the family,Percy will be missed by all those who knew him best. My family and the Whitaker family send our condolences.

Priscilla Lynch

September 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn, sustain your family during this difficult time - Isaiah 61:1, 2.

Eddie Banks

September 3, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Evans.

Z L

September 3, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Yvonne Cofer

September 2, 2018

Margo
We are so sorry to hear about the passing
of Percy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family may fond memories of him comfort you in your time of sorrow
Love Yvonne and Lisa

September 2, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

September 2, 2018

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I hope that words such those found at John 6:40 bring you comfort at this difficult time. CR

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4

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

Sep

5

Wake

11:00 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

4849 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL

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5

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Liberty Baptist Church

4849 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL

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Leak & Sons Funeral Homes - Matteson

3501 Lincoln Hwy., Matteson, IL 60443

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