Marvin G. Evans, age 77, formerly of Liberty, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16, after passing at his residence in Greencastle. Born September 1, 1938, in Bath, he was the son of Clifford and Irene Gesell Evans. Marvin was part of the first graduating class of Talewanda High school in Oxford, Ohio. He married Ruby Lee Mullins on July 24, 1965, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Brookville, and she preceded him in death on May 9, 2015. Marvin retired in 2015 after 50 years of employment at Beldon in Richmond. He enjoyed attending the antique tractor shows and favored John Deere tractors.
He is survived by his children, a daughter, Pamela Evans of West Olive, Michigan; and a son, Mark Evans and wife Beth of Greencastle; and grandchildren, Justin and Cody Evans. Additionally a brother, Harold Evans (Judy) residing in Tuscola, IL and a sister Mary Lou Schnitker (Dale) of Brookville survive. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. He has several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday, February 20, at the Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home, Brookville, at 1:00 p.m. where his son Mark will officiate. Family and friends may visit the funeral home beginning at noon on Saturday, February 20. Interment will be at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.
The family requests memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Maple Grove Cemetery Association, 8126 Maple Grove Rd., Brookville IN, 47012. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a personal condolence, please visit www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to care for the family of Marvin Evans.