It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of Dr. G. Malcolm Evans on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the age of 87. He was much loved by his family and enjoyed having a huge presence in their lives. His words of positive encouragement and daily prayer for their safety and protection will be missed. While mourning the loss, the family also celebrates his arrival into the arms of Christ in heaven, free of his earthly physical limitations.
Born in Conesville, Ohio, Malcolm served in the Army during the Korean War, attended Marion College (now Indiana Wesleyan University), and graduated from Columbus University (Ohio) with a degree in Business and Accounting. He had a wide array of business experience from steel manufacturing and transportation to nursing home ownership and healthcare management. He served on several boards of Christian organizations and was most proud of his 30 years serving on the Indiana Wesleyan University Board of Trustees. He was awarded an honorary doctorate by IWU and, in 1994, Evans Hall was dedicated in honor of him and Nadine, his wife of 67 years. In addition to IWU, he served on the boards of Asbury Theological Seminary, World Gospel Mission, Lakeview Wesleyan Church, and the Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC).
A dedicated family man, businessman, and philanthropist, Malcolm would often say, “You can’t outgive God”, and lived his life as a testament to this truth found in the scriptures (Malachi 3:8-12). Along with Nadine, he supported various churches, ministries, missions organizations, and individuals in spreading the Word of God. Malcolm’s passion for giving led him to make several trips to former communist countries including Russia, Romania, and the Czech Republic, where he helped support area Christian churches and taught principles of ethics in business to local business leaders using the 10 Commandments as the basis of these principles.
Malcolm co-authored a book in 2009 with Dr. Jerry Pattengale, IWU University Professor, titled, Leading Business by the Book. In 2014, he wrote a second book titled, A Layman Looks at End Times Prophecy, using notes from his 40+ years as an adult Sunday school teacher.
In addition to Nadine, he is survived by their four (4) sons, Steve (Kaylynn) Evans, Jeff (Rita) Evans, Mike (Debbie) Evans, and Scott (Deena) Evans; nine (9) grandchildren, Tiffany Evans, Drew Evans, Tyler (Jennifer) Evans, Caleb Evans, Nik (Shannon) Evans, Seth Evans, Kyle Evans, Kris Evans, and Taylor (Sierra) Evans; seven (7) step-grandchildren; one (1) great-granddaughter; three (3) step-great-grandchildren; and sister, Agatha “Gaty” (Raymond) Murphy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Doris (Vickers) Evans; sister, Joan (Elijah) Cockman; and brother, Eugene (Eileen) Evans.
The family will receive visitors from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at College Wesleyan Church, 200 E. 38th St., Marion, IN 46953.
A homegoing service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the church on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 11:00 am with Pastor Steve DeNeff and Rev. Alex Mandura officiating. Entombment will follow at Grant Memorial Park.
The funeral service will be streamed at live.collegewes.com.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Indiana Wesleyan University, 4201 S. Washington St., Marion, IN 46953.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952.
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