Marvin G. Evans

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Marvin G. Evans, 77, formerly of Liberty, went to be with The Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 16, after passing at his residence in Greencastle.

Born Sept. 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 antique tractor shows and favored John Deere tractors.

He is survived by his children, a daughter, Pamela Evans of West Olive, Mich.; 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, Ill., and a sister Mary Lou Schnitker (Dale) of Brookville survive. He has several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 at Cook-Rosenberger Funeral Home, Brookville, where his son Mark will officiate.

Family and friends may visit the funeral home beginning at noon on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Interment will be at 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.