Randy Evans

We deeply mourn the passing of Randall W. Evans, Ph.D., ABPP, who died unexpectedly on July 6, 2007.

Services
A memorial service was held for Dr. Evans on July 8, 2007 at the Stone Brook Pavilion at Governor’s Club in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Many family members and friends were present to celebrate his life. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations to the Brain Injury Association of America or a state affiliate with which Randy was associated.  BIAA’s mailing address is 8201 Greensboro Drive, Suite 611, McLean, VA  22102.

Career History
Dr. Randall Evans was a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Board Certified in Rehabilitation Psychology, a Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, and formerly a Research Fellow with the National Institutes of Health, where his effort focused on neuro-pharmacology and neuro-psychological test development. He served in executive positions with Learning Services Corporation and The Mentor Network and recently established Randall Evans & Associates, PLLC. Randy Evans was a sought-after national speaker and a prolific author, with articles published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Developmental Neurology, and many other peer-reviewed journals. Randy was a strong advocate for individuals with brain injury and their families. He was instrumental in the development and growth of the Brain Injury Association of America and many state affiliates. He was devoted to his family, his friends and his profession. His death is a great loss to the field and he will be missed forever.

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I believe that anyone who has worked in the field of brain injury or has been associated with it in some way is familiar with the many accomplishments of Randy Evans. In my mind there wasn’t anything that he couldn’t do. He was an excellent clinician, teacher, public speaker, writer, mentor, businessman……and he was always the person who came to my mind when I needed a favor, which was often. He worked for the private sector and I worked for the public. On many occasions he helped me figure out ways to provide services for indigent persons and donated his services when I needed a dynamic public speaker for a conference or needed consultation on a particularly difficult case situation. Though he was light years ahead of me in knowledge and intellect, he never did or said anything to make me feel diminished. And though I am shocked, saddened, and sickened by the death of this “one of a kind” man, I am encouraged when I think about the number of really good people who have worked with him over the years and will continue his legacy of excellence.”
Anne (“Ana”) King

Randy was a colleague and a true southern gentleman who is sadly missed by all his partners in the MENTOR Network. Our thoughts are with his family.
Deb McMorrow

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It was difficult to believe the initial call that Randy had been hospitalized after playing golf on the 4th. It was difficult to believe the Friday morning call that Randy had passed away. Even standing at the beautiful Stone Brook Pavilion Service on Sunday evening in the midst of Randy's family, friends and colleagues, his passing did not seem real.  Now, as I attempt to express my thoughts, the reality of Randy's death seems as though it is just beginning to sink in.

It is hard to believe that we are in a situation where we are going to have to "miss" Randy Evans...his wit, his wisdom, his compassion, his smile, and (most of all) his consistent love for Jenny, Kyle, Madison and all of the rest of us. One more lesson for us all I suppose. Thanks Randy.
Marty McMorrow

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Randy, to me you were always a close friend and a mentor. I will always remember the laughs we had together and your sincere quest to help others. Working with you at Learning Services was such a blessing for me... I will always remember you in my thoughts and my prayers.
Ed McGonagle

Our profession has lost a “gentleman and a scholar.” Randy will be missed by not only his family, friends, and colleagues, but also by the many individuals that have benefited from his commitment and dedication and his many contributions to the field of brain injury rehabilitation. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends.
Roger P. Carrillo

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Randy made me think, grow, and laugh. I can still see him, looking at his watch during a meeting and commenting that we had to finish up because he had an appointment with "Dr. Green" - which meant that his golf clubs were waiting in the car. You will be missed Randy.
Lenore "Lenny" Hawley, MSW

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My prayers go out to his family and friends. May they all know he now has eternal life. I'm a brain injury survivor and thank God for people like Dr. Evans. There are so many of us survivors out there that people of all sectors do not understand us because they do not walk in our shoes.  Dr. Evans did. I pray that all he did will be used time and time again to help save us brain injury survivors.  My deepest sympathy.
Miriam Thomas

Randy was a bright, personable, and dedicated professional. I was impressed with his clinical understanding and enjoyed our professional interactions. I extend my sympathies to his family and friends.
Daniel Gardner, MD

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Our thoughts and prayers are with Randy's family, specifically, his wife Jenny during this very difficult time.
Jasmine C. Smith, PMP on behalf of coworkers and colleagues on the UW Cabinet

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Randy, Why so soon? We cannot believe this tragedy. You have been taken from those who love you and from so many of your friends.

We knew Randy for many years—since the early 80s. He was a strong, determined but gentle man. He was kind, compassionate, an advocate, a spokesman, and a believer in the promise of rehabilitation and the tincture of time. We admired him as a really fine clinician with keen intelligence and as an astute business man. We smiled at his charisma, elegance, charm, humor, and his great looks and style. Randy knew how much we always appreciated his commitment and contribution to the field and to the NHIF in the past for me and over the past few years for Susan and the BIAA.

To me, Marty and Debby, Randy was more than a colleague and friend. He was deeply involved in Debby’s care for many years at Learning Services and more recently at The Mentor Network. We shared lots of stories and laughs and a few tears over the years. Our family always felt a safety net under us with Randy’s quiet presence in the background.

I am so grateful that I had some time with Randy just two months ago and a number of telephone calls, ironically with his concern for me and Deb. My comment to him that he will always be involved even when I am gone is a lesson that life is fragile and none of us can determine when our time here is over.

Over the past two months there have been too many losses too soon for all of us. I hope Randy will know how much he will be missed and how much he was admired, loved and appreciated! Our deepest condolences are extended to his family and to all his personal and professional friends and associates.
Marilyn Spivack

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Those of us who everyday are faced with tragic situations in our professional lives, are not ready when death steals one of our own from us. I will miss him personally and professionally. He was one of the pioneers of the brain injury movement. Prayers for his family, friends and all of us.
Robert D. Voogt, PhD

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I had the honor and privilege to work with Randy at Learning Services. I thank him for what he taught me and for how he allowed me to experience and grow professionally and personally as I continue to serve individuals with brain injury and their families. I will miss him.
Caroline Feller

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We have lost a good friend and colleague!  I am very saddened.
Mike Davis

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This is yet another call for us as healthcare professionals to care for our own health, see a doctor, get a check-up. We are too few to pass so quickly, we need to heed our own advice. I hope that Randy's last round of golf was scratch. My prayers to Randy's family.
Mike Mozzoni

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I had the pleasure of working with Randy as he came to The Mentor Network to head up our brain injury division. He taught me, and many others, most of what I know of the brain injury field and was my connection to BIAA. Randy was a great colleague, an asset to our company and pleasure to know. I can't believe we won't see his smile again, but am so glad that he enjoyed his Fourth of July golf game. He did love the sport and his family and his profession. He will be greatly missed.
BJ Hopper

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I know that every organization that Randy belonged to, as well as his many friends and colleagues, deeply feels his loss. He was a remarkable person in so many ways.
Ron Savage