Carl-Evan O Yancey

Carl-Evan O. Yancey, of Brockton, died tragically Sunday, September 28, 2014, from injuries sustained in a hit and run accident. Carl-Evan was 31 years old and would have celebrated his 32nd birthday Thursday, October 2. He was born in Cambridge and raised in Brockton, the devoted and beloved son of Darhl (Outlaw) Ellison and her husband Clarence Pops Ellison of Brockton, and Carl S. Yancey of Charlotte, N.C. A 2000 graduate of Brockton High School, Carl-Evan earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Bridgewater State University in 2012. He was employed as a monitor teacher assistant at the Goddard School in Brockton. He recently began working as a youth advocate at the Transition House in Brockton while continuing to work at the westside Shaws Supermarket, a job he began at the age of sixteen. A sports enthusiast, Carl-Evan coached youth sports including girls soccer and the Brockton Patriots Youth Football team. He was an avid Baltimore sports fan. Carl-Evan was well-known for his wit and humor. Shaws provided him the venue to hone his comedic skills and he often performed as a standup comic at local clubs. Carl-Evan will be remembered as a gentle giant who was a very compassionate and giving young man with a heart of gold. He genuinely cared about his students and customers. In addition to his parents, Carl-Evan is survived by his sisters, Leigh Yancey and Lauren Yancey both of Brockton; and a niece, Symone Yancey-Carter of Brockton. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins and many, many good friends. Visiting hours will be held at the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Sunday, October 5, 2014, from 1-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, 24 Pleasant St., Brockton, Monday, October 6, at 10 a.m. Burial will be at Melrose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Carl-Evans name to the Carl-Evan Yancey Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o HarborOne Bank, 443 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA 02301. For condolences and directions, please visit www.conleyfuneralhome.com or on Facebook at Conley & Cremation Service. -