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Terrence Eugene Evans was born on August 4, 1965, in Cherry Point, NC, the second child of Eugene and Lula Courman Evans. The family later moved to Warrington, PA, where Terrence attended school in the Central Bucks School District, graduating from Havelock High School in1983. During high school, he excelled in ROTC, football, and track. He continued his studies at North Carolina State University, earning a BS degree in Political Science, and he joined the USArmy in 1983.While stationed with the U.S. Army 1st Infantry Division at Ft. Riley, Kansas, Terrence pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., joining the Phi Xi Chapter. He became a full-fledged member on June 10, 1990, and maintained a close bond with his fraternity brothers throughout his life, often hosting them in his home for fraternity events. Additionally, Terrence became a member of KawBlue 107 Lodge of the W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kansas on July 25, 1992.Terrence's career spanned both military service and civilian roles in pharmaceutical sales for Johnson & Johnson and Primerica. He eventually shifted his focus fully to his military career and real estate investments under his LLC, Courman Properties, managing and renovating properties in the Philadelphia area.Terrence served 20 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. Where he retired with the rank of Major. His active service included a tour in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with the First Infantry Division. He continued in the Army Reserve until retirement, deploying twice for Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2004, he served with the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion in Iraq, where his leadership during an ambush enabled his team to complete their mission safely. From 2008 to 2009, he served with the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade, coordinating troop and equipment movements through Kuwait. Terrence’s qualifications included the Parachutist, Air Assault, and Parachute Rigger Badges, and he was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Known as a mentor to both peers and subordinates, he earned respect from his superiors and often took on challenging assignments. In his personal life, Terrence was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter, horseman, archer, and firearms enthusiast, and he traveled widely with friends to pursue these activities. A lifelong animal lover, he especially adored large dogs. After the loss of his friend Mark Phelan in Iraq in2004, he joined the Phelan family in their efforts to rescue horses. Terrence was fiercely devoted to his family, always ready to mentor or assist a loved one in need. He shared a particularly close bond with his nephew, Terron Evans (Shay), who plans to carry forward Terrence’s business legacy, and follow in his military path by joining the US AirForce, as well as his nephew Samir Portis. In the summer of 2023, Terrence relocated to San Antonio, TX, where he passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2024.Terrence was predeceased by his father, Eugene Evans. He leaves to mourn his passing: his mother, Lula Evans; his brother, Aaron Evans; his sisters, Syvonia Shears (Barry), Lequisha Evans, and Tequisha Evans; his Aunt Carrie Coats; beloved cousins Corey Courman and Carl "Rocky" Lewis, along with many others; numerous nieces and nephews; devoted friends Brian King and Greg Howe; as well as many friends from around the world. Terrence’s warmth,strength, and commitment to others will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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Terrence Eugene Evans

August 4, 1965 - October 4, 2024