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Vernon Evans Obituary

Vernon Creighton Evans, Jr. OKINAWA, JAPAN - Father Vernon Creighton Evans, Junior, aged 64, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018, in Okinawa, Japan, from a brief struggle with interstitial lung disease. Father Creighton was born on June 17, 1953, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Vernon Creighton and Joan Welsh Evans. He married Nina Ash in Charleston on July 1, 1978. He investigated child abuse as a social worker at the Department of Social Services in Charleston until he pursued the Episcopal priesthood in 1991. He graduated with his Master of Divinity degree from Trinity School for Ministry in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in the spring of 1994. He was ordained a deacon in 1994 and a priest in the Episcopal Church in January 1995. Creighton served faithfully as a priest in the Episcopal Church in the United States until the fall of 2012, when he accepted a call to serve as the rector of All Souls Anglican Church in Okinawa. Father Creighton served All Souls up to the moment of his death, ever a faithful servant of the Lord. Creighton was the loving father of Deidre Anne, V. Creighton, III, and Michael Sean, who predeceased him in 1998, and is survived by his wife, Nina. The family will celebrate Creighton's ministry to our Lord Jesus Christ and his life on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at 10 A.M. at St. John's Parish at 3673 Maybank Highway, Johns Island. A reception will follow in the church parish hall. James A. McAlister Funerals and Cremation will assist with the funeral. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the MUSC Foundation, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), 18 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29425. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 7 to Jul. 8, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Vernon Evans

11 Entries

Patti O'Brien

July 1, 2025

As I was going through this day, this reminder popped up in my folder! What a joy to know Creighton, Robert and Martha are all singing in glory! What a time to be thankful in Faith because there is reward for being saved by Grace. I know Creighton is missed each day by his loved ones. Nina, be calm in the Spirit. You are loved!

Patti O'Brien

July 3, 2024

Each time I remember Creighton and Nina Evans, I am reminded of happy times and sad times mixed together in the faith the two of them showed in their young lives. How can we not have faith that our Lord has our best interests in our journeys? I met Creighton and Nina again at a conference during the SCDSS days. Creighton gave me the biggest bear hug! I remember coworkers wondering what in the world?! I have to chuckle because those days were difficult and rewarding. Having the memories of Fire Escape and the Upper Room are the basis of my faith today. Thank you, Nina and Creighton, for sharing your lives with so many!

Mary Knapp

July 1, 2024

Father Creighton helped me through my grieving process after my husband Don went to heaven on November 4, 2011. Just the other day I was driving with a friend past the Vero Beach Country Club Golf Course where there is a tree planted in Don's memory.......my friend did not know Don or anything about interning ashes.........Father Creighton led the service which was attended by 72 of our family and best friends. Father Creighton AND Nina were very special friends during a difficult time for me. Love and blessing to all who remember Father Creighton as fondly as I do........Mary Knapp CCVB

July 13, 2018

So kind, gentle and loving! It was easy to see Jesus in Fr. Creighton. He has a special place in my heart. Love and blessings to Nina

Max Lindenman

July 12, 2018

A wise and patient man who might be remembered more widely if he hadn't also been so self-effacing. I feel honored to have known him.

Susan Strum

July 11, 2018

Many happy memories of Creighton in the Diocese of Southwest Florida. Will miss him terribly. Much love to all.

Anne Minshew

July 11, 2018

Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers...that your cherished memories will bring you peace and comfort in the coming days, weeks and months ahead. We love you.

Patti O'Brien

July 8, 2018

Nina and family, Such wonderful memories with you and Creighton from the Fire Escape to the Upper Room. Creighton was always a positive force for the Lord. The two of you a testamony in action! Love to you all, Patti O.

Kimberlee Long

July 8, 2018

Diedre, you speak so well of him, and despite being "simple", this obituary heralds a life well lived. Thank you for sharing this. My prayers and condolences go for you and your family.

Cheryl Smithem

July 8, 2018

Dear Nina, my condolences to you and your family upon the passing of Creighton. May your loving memories and hope of reunion in heaven sustain you. Cheryl van Landingham Smithem

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