Evan J. Smith

Evan J. Smith, beloved son and grandson, loving father, true friend and gentleman, was taken from this life too soon. A graduate of Gulfport High School Class of 1999 and student at MGCCC-JD. Evan enjoyed his time working at Murky Waters and The Chimneys Restaurant, both in Gulfport.
Evan was passionate about learning and was interested in architecture, building, and progressive engineering. In his free time, Evan enjoyed reading, playing soccer, rafting, shooting pool, playing board games, and was an enthusiastic worldwide traveler.
Friends and family describe Evan as hardworking, compassionate, loving, and honest. His daughter, Finley, was absolutely the light of his life and is his living legacy. A genuine model of making each day positive, those who knew him will continue to honor him by following his example.
Evan was preceded in death by his father, Ralph ""Turk"" Smith of Gulfport; his uncles, Michael Smith and Butch Smith of Gulfport; his aunt, Karla Nordan of Gulfport; his maternal grandfather, Robert S. Boyd of Tucson, AZ; his paternal grandparents, Doris and Alfred Smith of Saucier, MS; and his maternal great grandparents, Raymond and Hazel Spillers of Little Rock, AR.
He is survived by his mother, Danna ""Vikki"" Smith of Gulfport; Finley Joy Glenn; his maternal grandparents, Julie and Curt Nordan, all of Gulfport; his aunt, Lari (Steve) Brauchle of Biloxi; his uncles, Robert ""Bucky"" Boyd of San Francisco, CA, Erick (Keegan) Nordan of Los Angeles, CA, and Ricky Smith of Gulfport; his cousins, Stephen Brauchle of Biloxi, Juliana Boyd of San Francisco, Keira, Kylie and Edie Nordan of Los Angeles, Matt Haley of Gulfport and Courtney Hamilton; his dog, Bella; his best friends, Brian ""Rabbit"" Rayburn and Phillip Nolan; and many loving friends.
Thank you, Evan, for sharing with us your positive, loving energy. Even after your departure, you will continue to shine.
A celebration of life service will be held at 6 PM on Monday, June 6, 2016, at the Chimneys Restaurant, 1640 E. Beach Blvd., Gulfport. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the ""Finley Joy Glenn Special Account"" at the First Bank.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport served the family (www.riemannfamily.com).
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