Pastor's Blog

Oct. 10, 1991 – May 1, 2015 My soul is full of whispered song; My blindness is my sight; The shadows that I feared so long are all alive with light. Evan Steel Eyler, a lifelong resident of Grand Bay AL, was born October 10, 1991 exchanged this life for eternal happiness on May 1, 2015. Evan was a kind and gentle soul with a brilliant mind, a love for his family, and his fellow man. Since an early age he was involved in soccer, baseball, and Scholars Bowl.He was a 2009 graduate of Alma Bryant High School and the father of a beautiful and loving son, Daemon Zane Eyler. Evan was preceded in death by his grandfathers Bobby D. Holifield and Harold L. Eyler. Survived by his loving parents Kelly and Sondra Eyler, his brother Kelly R. Eyler II, (Kel), and his sister Alivia L. Eyler. Additional surviving family members include: Grandmother Edna Holifield and Papa Allen Glover, Grandmother Bonnie Jean Eyler , Uncles Jeff (Nadine) Holifield, Gary (Jan) Eyler and Randy Eyler, Aunts Marsha (David) Treherne, Stacey (Chris) Bryant , many cousins and special friend Patrick Johnston. Evan’s loss has left any empty spot in the heart of all who were close to him. He will be deeply missed, but loved forever by those who cherished his friendship. Visitation will be held Monday, May 4, 2015 from 5 – 8pm at Friendship Baptist Church, Grand Bay, AL. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 11am at the church and interment will directly follow at Grand Bay Cemetery.