Raymond Evans was born to the late parents of Raymond and Dolores Evans on October 20, 1959, in Harlem Hospital, New York. He entered eternal peace on March 13, 2022 at the age of 62.
Raymond attended Julia Richmond High School and later received his High School Equivalency Diploma. He worked for New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, as a Hospital Police Officer, for several years until he became disabled and retired. Raymond was politically active in the Bronx helping to address Raymond Evans was born to the late parents of Raymond and numerous social issues in under-served communities. He enthusiastically worked as a volunteer for former City Councilman Andy King of the Bronx and other local representatives.
Raymond met the love of his life, Susan, in 1989. They were married April 4, 1994 and were happily married for 28 years. They enjoyed attending family events, demonstrating their support at political events and traveling.
His interests and hobbies were listening to old-school music, watching and critiquing movies and watching sports -- particularly basketball.
Raymond was extremely family oriented and a vocal advocate of family unity. He came from a huge family and he enjoyed spending time with them. His infectious smile and charisma would light up a room. He loved talking about history, Pan-African issues, politics and world events.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife Susan Williams Evans,
brothers: Mark (Gabriella) Evans and Raymond Thompson, his Uncle Mitchell (Channell) Brathwaite, his aunts: Margaret Garland, Muslima (John) McNeill, Florence (David-deceased) Turner, Deborah (David-deceased) Brathwaite-Montoya and Patricia Bolds, his sister-in-law Karen (Lorenzo) Thompson, his nieces: Fantasia Evans and Tiffany V. Babb, Candace Thompson and Ashley Thompson, his nephews: Markees Evans, Sebastian Evans and Christopher Evans, Brandan Robinson, TJ Robinson and Jeffrey Thompson, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. He loved them all dearly.