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Mr. Mijoshski(Josh) A. Evans

09/06/1972 - 02/04/2021

Obituary For Mr. Mijoshski(Josh) A. Evans

Evans, Mijoshski A., age 48, of Valley, Alabama, passed on February 4, 2021.

MiJoshski (Josh) Antwon Evans, a Tennessee Titans Super Bowl XXXIV Starter, will be laid to rest on Saturday, February 13, at Ram Stadium.

Evans, the 48-year-old Chambers County native, is a 1990 graduate of Lanett High School and the son of Beverly Evans and Sandy Atkinson, Jr. He is also the father of Morgan Evans, Joshua Evans, and Noah Evans.

Josh played collegiately at Jacksonville State University for one year. He then accepted a scholarship to attend UAB (University of Alabama Birmingham), where he played on the first UAB football team from 1991-1995. At UAB, he was a four-year starter who was named to their Athletics Hall of Fame.

Evans was selected to play in the 5th Annual Blue & Gray All-Star Football Classic on December 24, 1994, in Montgomery. Furthermore, Josh was signed as an undrafted free agent in 1995 by the Houston Oilers and stayed with them during the franchise move to Tennessee. In 2002, Josh signed to play with the New York Jets, with whom he spent the last three seasons of his NFL career.

Evans, the small-town hero, spent many hours volunteering and providing sponsorship to his community. His life accomplishments, downfalls, and determination bestowed inspiration to all.

MiJoshski (Josh) Antwon Evans was a real MVP. The game of his life is a headline that reads, "I fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 12NOON at Ram Stadium 130 Sportsplex Dr. Valley, Alabama 36854.

A viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4pm-6pm at our Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale location 6580 Church St. Riverdale, Ga 30274

To adhere to the social distancing mandate, we require that everyone attending the viewing/visitation and service to please wear a mask.

Entrusted to Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home of Riverdale (770)909-8800


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Peace and blessings to the Evans family,rise in power to my big brother until we meet again, thank you for all the love & memories,I am humbled to be a witness of your legacy and inspired to be a better man because of you,Titan up!!Go blazer!! I love u,wood

Josh rest in peace as I just learned of your passing and wanted to say that I enjoyed serving as your Insurance Agent for Noah. You were always so very kind and a joy to serve. Sending prayers of comfort to be poured upon your entire Family today and always in Jesus Name. Lisa Andrade, Sister in Christ

I'm sending heartfelt condolences to the evans family especially beverly and Gayle and his kids

HI Mr.Evans you are in heaven now and at peace i hope noah will be okay and im so sorry fort the lost of you're life you will be truly missed .

My condolences to the Evans Family. Josh will never be forgotten.

My sincerest Condolences to Bev, Josh's children and the Evan's Family. Praying for God's strength to get you through this tough time. La'Sha Heard

Sympathy to his family. I met him a few times at the high school after I got there to coach and he came by to see Coach Tate. He was a fine young man and thought highly of by the Lanett staff. Coach G.

Rest easy big bro!! Always had a way to make people laugh! We will miss you Camian Carter and family

My deepest condolences to the family of Josh Evans. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.πŸ™πŸΎ

Sending our sincerest condolences to the family. Rest easy Big Homie.

Maurice Ingram and family

The Jason Ferguson Foundation would like to extend our condolences to Josh's Family. We enjoyed every year that Josh participated and supported our camps. The children loved him and we loved his wonderful smile.

Our deepest condolences to Sandy, Beverly, his children and the family. Roderick,Sharon,and Rod Jones Jr

My condolences to your family. Your smile was everything. I know that you're at peace in your heavenly father arms. I wish I could've hung out with you a little more. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

On behalf of the entire City of Lanett, we share in your grief. Josh was and will always be a hometown hero to us. We extend sincere sympathy and prayers to you Beverly and the entire Evans family.

thoughts and prayers with the Evans family Gary and Angela Rogers

To my Big Homie,

I am going to miss our talks about working out and loosing weight. I always thought it was funny when I asked you on Monday what you ate over the weekend when you left the gym and you told me 100 piece hot wings and a case of beer. I am going to miss you and our gym talks. Prayers and condolences to your family. Please rest easy knowing Josh is SAFE in HIS arms. Your Oakleigh Manor Neighbor and Friend -SanDey (Patt) Sox

Sending our condolences to the family. We're praying for y'all. The Upshaw Family.

To Beverly and family, you are in my prayers. Josh will be missed. #Westside4life πŸ’– Stephenia (Steph)

Missing you so much Big cuzπŸ’™ Praying for you Auntie Bev, the kids and family. RIH Big cuz #91

We going to Missed You Mr. Westside,Praying for the Family πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ, Tim Da Barber, truly be Missed

I will never forget you I had known you over 25 years and you always showed me and Lauren love I will always remember when we would talk about football and going to your games and you would tell me I never met a woman that knows so much about,football than you and i will definitely miss our texts and talking about fantasy football love you rest easy Wendy and Lauren

My condolences to the Evans family. Josh will be truly miss. Praying for the family, blessings and love,Darlene (Dee)Gibson Mitchell and Family

RIP Josh and may God continue to bless the Evan Family Michael W Autry Sr

My condolences to the Evans family. Josh will be truly miss. Praying for the family and children and his mom.Tony Ferrell

You will truly be missed cuz love you always

Love and miss you already cuz!! I will definitely miss your smile! I'll never forget how hard and long we laughed at your story about your coach during training and how ya'll said, "He's trying to kill us!" I can still hear the tone of your voice. Rest well. Love Kiaya, Skyla, Zaliyah and Zion!

My sincere condolences to the Josh Evan's family. He was a great person, friend and player who maximized his abilities with heart, determination and dedication. May you have eternal peace. I cherished our time and talks together until the very end. Your brother from another mother.(Al Smith) You will be forever missed!!

(Alumni Forever)

Every interaction I had with Mr. Evans was a good one. He genuinely cared for Noah and his smile was contagious. We here at Whitewater Middle School are heartbroken for Noah and his family. Becky Murphy

I will never forget Mr. Evans' kindness, generosity, and great love for his son Noah. I had the honor of sharing a short time with them both and I am eternally grateful. My prayers continue to be with the Evans family during this very difficult time. Ms. Cuccio

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although you maybe gone physically from this earth, your spirit, warm smile and loving soul will be around forever my man!! Our time we got to know each other may not have been over a length of years, but several months, memories of you will be with me ever lasting. "Your favorite Nurse" -Laura and the Pain Team.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. I am so thankful for the conversations we shared about our relationship with our Heavenly Father. I know you are dancing on streets of gold where there will be no more tears. You were such a blessing to me! Thank you! Jill Orr (Teacher at Whitewater Middle School)EFE79KG

I'll never forget the warm smile and the unconditional friendship you showed me. You will always be remembered and in my heart. Rest easy my friend. Leo Walker

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

We miss you already cousin..#91 Strong. Rest in peace..

Your cousin, Rev. Tony, Eugenia. Kiara, Skyla,Zaliyah and Zion...I

My deepest condolences to the family πŸ™πŸ½πŸ˜˜πŸ™πŸ½πŸ˜˜

My deepest condolences to the family of Mijoshki Evans

My thoughts and prayers are with the Evans family

Wanda D. Burton

"Gone from our sight but never from our hearts" Know that Angels are always near to those who are grieving. To whisper in each one of y'all ears that Josh is safe in the hands of god. My prayers continue to be with the EVANS family KC

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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