George C. Evans

Formerly of Hemlock, Michigan Passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017 in Barryton, Michigan. Age 95 years. The son of the late Marion (Curtis) and Frederick Evans was born December 27, 1921 in Saginaw, Michigan. He married Frieda Rau, December 14, 1952 in Angola, Indiana. She passed away November 19, 1997. George farmed and was employed by Michigan Sugar and Heinz Pickle Company. He was formerly a member of St. John Lutheran Church. He enjoyed farming, gardening, Looking for mushrooms and taking car rides. Surviving are his daughter, Judy Evans, Barryton, MI; Kenneth Evans, Lakeview, MI; Keith Evans, Six Lakes, MI; six grandchildren, Teah Webster, Tracey Palacios, Andrea Evans, Tyler Evans, Nicholas Evans, James Evans; two great grandchildren, Avery Webster, Aiden Shattuck; his sister, Marion Shornick, Hemlock, MI; several nieces and nephews. Two sons, James and Timothy Evans, a brother Robert Evans, have predeceased him. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at the W. L. Case and Co. Funeral Chapel in Merrill. Rev. Rob Richards will officiate with burial in Richland Twp. Cemetery. Friends may call at the Chapel in Merrill from 10:00 a.m. Wednesday until the time of the funeral service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider the Project Starburst- Big Rapids; Feeding America; Gods Helping Hands or Area Agency on Aging in Western Michigan. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
125 East Saginaw Street
Merrill, MI
United States 48637