Evan Taylor Stiff
April 18, 1985 - July 16, 2017
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Obituary For Evan Taylor Stiff
Evan Taylor Stiff, 32, of Raleigh, passed away after a fierce battle with addiction on Sunday, July 16th, 2017. Evan was the most wonderful person. He was a funny, kind, adventurous, artistically talented, caring and free spirited person who always saw the best in everyone he met. The enemy won the battle of his body but it did not have victory over his soul.
Evan was born April 18th, 1985, in Pittsburgh, PA and was a resident of Raleigh, NC since 1997. He worked in construction, plumbing and the restaurant business during his years in Raleigh. He is survived and deeply loved by his parents, Mica Baker Mitchell and Dwight Dean Stiff, his sister, Marissa Lynn Marley and husband, his maternal grandmother, Marymae Racine Baker, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He will be deeply missed by many other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Margaret and Robert H. Stiff and Charles E. Baker. The family will receive guests for the viewing on Saturday, July 22nd from 2-5 pm. On Sunday, July 23rd, an additional viewing will be held from 12-1 pm immediately followed by the funeral service to be held at 1pm. The viewing and the funeral service will take place at the Renaissance Funeral Home Chapel at 7615 Six Forks Rd. Raleigh, NC, 27615.
Please feel free to contribute a photo or a memory you shared with Evan on his tribute page at the following ink: http://www.rfhr.com/obituaries/Evan-Stiff/ Contributions in memory of Evan may be made to Healing Transitions of Wake County (http://healing-transitions.org/get-involved/donations/) and or the Oxford House of Wake County (http://www.oxfordhouse.org/userfiles/file/donations.php ).
Arrangements under the direction of Renaissance Funeral Home, Raleigh, North Carolina.
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02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Visitation
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Funeral Service
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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September 01, 2020
Your deep love of your son was always on display. My heart goes out to you all. Melanie McDonald
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September 01, 2020
Mica- I echo Rhonda! You were a great role model for how to deal with addiction in the family. Darril and I will keep you in our prayers. Veronique Lewis
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September 01, 2020
Mica You were always an inspiration to me at THP. God bless you and your family.
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September 01, 2020
Sending our prayers and condolence to the family
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September 01, 2020
Mica I'm so sorry. We are praying for the whole family. You did everything you could possibly do and are an amazing Mom Hugs From everyone at Healing Transitions
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September 01, 2020
Lit a candle in memory of Evan Taylor Stiff
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September 01, 2020
Mica I am so Very sorry To hear about Evan.He was such a Great Kid. I will always remember My Kids from The NR Youth Group. Cherish Your Memories. Lean on God For your Strength because You are going to need it. But Mica know that Evan is Now Truly at rest with God. No more struggles. My heart goes out to You because I know where You have been. I Love You Lady!!
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September 01, 2020
I'm so very sorry to hear of Evan's passing. I'm praying for God's peace to sustain and comfort you in the days ahead. Polly Carlton Barwick
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September 01, 2020
Just saw you last week. Teasing you about how you never wear a shirt. I wish I could have helped you more. I should have taken it more seriously. I love you Evie. You WILL not be forgotten.
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September 01, 2020
I remember that little tow-headed toddler with the raspy voice & boy did he ever entertain us with the things he would say. So precocious he was. Like the time he asked a very large woman if she was hiding a baby in her dress. God Bless you Evan. You know we serve a God who loves us so much that he wants us as close to him as possible. All I can think of is that Our Lord wanted you so badly that he needed you right next to him. Perhaps he knew that he had a place for you much sooner than your young life had planned. Your mother loves you & your sister more than anything else in the universe. God gave you the BEST earthly mother a young boy could ask for. You blessed her life. Now you fly with the Angels, Dear Evan. :heart:
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September 01, 2020
Praying for you all knowing you are crushed and weeping. We weep with you. God is near. He is close to the brokenhearted. Lean into Him. A beautiful life in Evan's smile and his love lives on through you. Kathy Maestas
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September 01, 2020
I still think about my friend Evan all the time. I miss his ever-positive attitude, sense of humor, ability to tell a story and the fact that he would tell those stories to anyone, even if they were wildly inappropriate for the setting. Mica, I wanted to ask specifically if Evan has a grave or otherwise a physical place where we can go to pay respects or leave flowers. That is something I would really like to do, realizing that a year has already passed. My thoughts are still with the family, knowing that one never heals from this kind of tragedy.
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September 01, 2020
Thank you for letting me know Charlie. I appreciate your kind words and sympathy. It means a lot
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Polly, how lovely of you to write and offer your sympathy. God is the only one sustaining us all
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September 01, 2020
You and your family are in my heart and mind. My condolences on the passing of your son, Its terrible to hear about your loss and I express my sincere sympathy to you and your family I known Evan for years, we met back when I was in high school, hung out few times and became really good close friends, through out years Evan and I kept in touch even get together and chill, Evan was funny, he had great sense of humor, I enjoyed his company, I am deeply saddened by his loss, may God bless his soul and accept him in his presence, I will miss you brother, thanks for being an awesome friend , RIP, God speed Joshua Green
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September 01, 2020
My dearest friend Evan & to his mom Micah, I have known you for quite sometime now and have always considered you family. My brother in Christ will be remembered & always hold a spot in my heart. Love you both!
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September 01, 2020
Lit a candle in memory of Evan Taylor Stiff
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September 01, 2020
Lit a candle in memory of Evan Taylor Stiff
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September 01, 2020
Been in prayer for you and Marissa ever since I heard. I know you are hurting right now. Know my heart is hurting for you guys, I'm so sorry
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September 01, 2020
Mica, I can't image your pain. I'm so sorry for your loss. God will get you through this. Stay strong. So many others in your life need you
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September 01, 2020
Evan - I never had a chance to meet you, that was my loss. Trusting you were anything like your Mom, you were very sweet, kind and compassionate. Please know many, many people will be looking after and praying you for your family. Look forward to meeting you one day in Heaven. :heart:
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September 01, 2020
He loved you too Josh!
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September 01, 2020
Thank you so much
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September 01, 2020
Thank you so much. Mica, Ev's mom
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September 01, 2020
Thank you so very much.
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September 01, 2020
Mica, I'm so so sorry to hear this news. Please know that Edwin and I will be holding you and your family close in thought and prayers in the days ahead.
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September 01, 2020
So so deeply sorry to hear of your sons passing.
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September 01, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Evan's family and friends. May God bless you in a special way during this most difficult time.
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Amanda. It meant so much to us when you spoke your beautiful message to our family at Ev's service . You are right, he is with Jesus, and yours and my dad, and not suffering any more. Remember, I'm always here for you sweetie. Thanks for loving our Evan
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Pam . Such a beautiful message to our family. You are right, he is with Jesus, and not suffering any more.We are very thankful for your prayers and sweet words. Thanks for loving our Evan
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September 01, 2020
Thanks for your sweet words. It helps us to know that you all stayed in touch. Yes, he was truly a funny guy. I always loved his sense of humor. Thanks for coming to Ev's service. I was deeply moved by that. Thanks for loving our Evan
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Rae for your kind words, and for loving our Evan
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Courtney. Such a beautiful message to our family. You are right, he is with Jesus, and not suffering any more. Thanks for loving our Evan
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September 01, 2020
Thank you Chris. I am touched by your lovely words.
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September 01, 2020
I was there and he was smiling, I knew he was upset because of his job situation but could never imagine this my deepest condolences. I've lost young bright friends before too and can only imagine your pain. I'm so sorry I didn't do more.
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September 01, 2020
Mica, I am so sorry to hear of your sons passing, You are a true inspiration to me and I will never forget meeting you and your daughter for the first time at HP. I will be thinking and praying for you!!!!! Sally Ferguson
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