Sgt. Bishop E. Evans' Obituary
Bishop Elijah Evans life began on November 09, 1999 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Jwana C. Evans.
He leaves to cherish his memories his grandmother, Jo Ann Haralson-Johnson, his grandfather, Dannie R.
Johnson Sr., sister, Tiyana Sierra-Ann Evans, two aunts Felisha M. Pullen (Reginald Jr.), of Grand Prairie
and Kynya N. Williams of Arlington. A host of cousins, extended family, friends and associates.
Bishop was a loving, kind, compassionate, and a giving person from an early age. There is countless
situations where Bishop has gone above and beyond for his family and friends. He started school in San
Antonio in the Northside Independent School District at Knowlton Elementary where he formed lots of
fun memories. His grandmother, Bishop, and his sister, Tiyana joined Bethel A.M.E. Church in San
Antonio, Texas where he was involved in several youth groups; Young People Department, Boys Club,
and the Cub & Boy Scouts. He played PeeWee soccer in the North San Antonio area. Bishop, then
moved to Arlington to live with his aunt, Felisha Pullen and attended Mansfield Independent School
District at Willie Brown Elementary. Bishop was involved with Mansfield PeeWee Football for three
years. In playing sports at an early age, he started to develop his God given spirit of giving. Always
wanting to share his snacks with those who did not play.
In 2013, Bishop moved to North Pole, Alaska with his birth mother, Jwana and step father, Michael
Burnett. In Alaska Bishop attended Eilson High School on Eilson Air Force Base where he was on the
wrestling team and volunteered with the JROTC. With the JROTC, Bishop was a Drill Team Commander
and an expert marksman. Bishop also sang in the school choir. He enjoyed his time while in Alaska
because he was able to go fishing, hunting, and do indoor archery. Bishop moved back to Arlington,
Texas his sophomore year where he attended Mansfield High School. Bishop was involved with the
Mansfield JROTC where he was on the Physical Training Team and the male Physical Training
Commander his senior year. Bishop joined the Texas Army National Guard where he served in Kuwait
and Iraq.
Bishop’s family is and will always be proud of the man Bishop was. He was a hardworking, loving, kind,
and giving soul that God shared with us for 22 years.
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