Arthur Evans

Mr. Arthur Gene Evans (Ricky) passed away on November 13, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare. Age 52
years. He was born on January 15, 1964 in Sallis, Mississippi to Velmatine Evans and Luther (Nora) Phillips.


Arthur moved to Saginaw, Michigan during his youth. There he attended Saginaw Public Schools. He
accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour at an early age. Arthur became self-employed as a mechanic
following his education. He loved his cars, fishing, cooking, tending to his garden and spending time with
family and friends. He also gained a reputation as the life of the party and many referred to him as,
Slick Rick, especially when he danced. He kept a smile on his face. But everyone knew that his special
friends were his favorite dogs, Snow White, Sparkle, and Mohammed. If and when Arthur got
mad, he would say, Dont nobody love me but my dogs, and off he would go with them. Arthur will be
truly missed by all who knew and loved him.


He leaves to cherish loving memories his five daughters, Temeka Turner of Memphis, Tennessee,
Rhodelia Turner of Bowie, Maryland, Angela Clemmons, Victoria Simmons, and Nichole Simmons, all of
Saginaw, Michigan; two sons, Marcus Clemmons and Akeem Smith both of Saginaw, Michigan; his
father, Luther (Nora) Phillips; fourteen grandchildren, Jamar Quarles, Jahon Harris, and Deandra Turner,
all of Memphis, Tennessee, Markel Martin, ShaTerrianna Little, Japerion Clemmons, Zayyion Clemmons,
Jaydan Clemmons, Janiyah Simmons, Cortez Green, Heaven Simmons, Isaiah Simmons, Markayla
Clemmons, and Marcus Clemmons, all of Saginaw, Michigan; six sisters, Velma (David) Samuels, Barbara
Evans, Glenda Evans, Bernadette (Jamaquis) Jones, Magaret Phillips and Carol Davis; four brothers,
Jimmy Dale Evans, Freddie Evans, Glen Evans, and Derrick Evans; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,
cousins and many other relatives and friends including special friends Melvin Donald, Aaron Turner, and
Kelvin (Kipp) Carpenter.


Mr. Evans was preceded in death by his mother, Velmatine Evans; granddaughter, Japeriay Quarles;
grandparents, George and Betty Evans, Doster and Willie Mae Phillips; sister, Donna Phillips; two
brothers, Jimmy Phillips, Luther Phillips, three aunts, Reathie Harmon, Emma Leavy, Francis Evans; two
uncles, Clint Evans, Leroy James Evans; nephew, Stacy Evans; and niece, Tanesha Evans.


The family would like to express thanks to the staff at St. Marys of Michigan Medical Center, Henry Ford
Hospital, Heartland Health Care Center of Saginaw, and everyone who offered love, support, kind words,
and condolences during our time of bereavement.


Visitation: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 9:00 a.m. until time of service
New Life Full Gospel Church
1200 East Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Funeral Service: Wednesday, November 23, 2016 11:00 a.m.
New Life Full Gospel Church
1200 East Genesee Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48601

Officiating: Bishop Zachary Williamson, New Life Full Gospel Church

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery