Name: Viewing for Ernest D. Evans
Start: 2020-09-12T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2020-09-12T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

Evans, Ernest D.
1950 - 2020
Ernest Dvonne Evans, son of Roland Evans and Mamie Ida (Ryans) Evans left this life on August 28, 2020, 44 years to the date after meeting his beloved wife. Ernie is survived by his eternal companion, Wanda, their eldest son Aaron and his wife Jess, their son Andrew and his wife Diane, his daughter Alitzah and her husband Brandon, his daughter Abby, and four grandchildren with one on the way. Ernie was raised in Hephzibah, Georgia and graduated from Augusta State University where he was a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. After college, Ernie enlisted in the Navy before commissioning as an officer and served 20 years of honorable service. He earned a Master's in Human Resource Management from Pepperdine University and spent the last 25 years as an instructor with the Defense Acquisition University. Ernie is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served as Bishop of the Gahanna Ward from 2013 to 2019. Ernie was known for his unconditional love, his steadiness, and his faith. He enjoyed Tai Chi, spending time with his four grandchildren, and reading and sharing inspirational quotes. One of his favorite sayings was LGLG: "Let Go, Let God." This beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend will surely be missed by those he left behind. A viewing will be held at SCHOEDINGER NORTHEAST (1051 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230) on Saturday, September 12 from 12-2 PM. (Masks Required.) Space is limited due to COVID-19 restrictions so please plan to keep your visits brief to make room for other guests. A funeral service will be held later that day on Saturday, September 12 at 4:00 PM but will be limited to participants. The service will be live-streamed via the Schoedinger website: www.schoedinger.com. Please leave a message with Andrew Evans (614-378-6932, [email protected] or Alitzah Evans Stinson (614-214-4874) if you'd like more information.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2020.

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Tunisha Fluitt

September 12, 2020

Ernie was a genuine nice guy. Always sharing stories of his family and making jokes. He will be missed!

Albert Boudy, CW4 (Ret) USA

September 8, 2020

The Department of Georgia Disabled American Veterans thanks Ernest Devonne Evans for his honorable service to our nation. May he rest in peace and may his memory be a blessing to his family and all who knew him. Albert Boudy, DAV Department Chaplain

'Genie McMullan

September 7, 2020

Wanda and family,
My sincere condolences to all of you.
Ernest seemed like a real gem.
'Genie McMullan (in Wyoming; Melaleuca, where
we met with Carolyn and Pam).

Abdur Hassan

September 7, 2020

ERNEST WAS THE ACE ON THE LINE OF SEVEN WHEN WE PLEDGED OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY AT PAINE COLLEGE IN 1970. HE WAS A STUDENT AT AUGUSTA STATE. WE LOST CONTACT AFTER GRADUATION BUT HAVE BEEN TRYING TO RECONNECT. IT SADDENS OUR ( HIS THREE REMAINING LINE BROTHERS)HEARTS TO LEARN OF HIS WHEREABOUTS IN THIS FASHION. PIP ABDUR R. HASSAN (HENRY HUDSON) JONATHAN BORENS AND JAMES (SLY) SANDERS.

Cheryl Lieteau

September 7, 2020

What a great guy! My heart is with you.

Matt Barclay

September 7, 2020

Bishop Ernie Evans was a great man. He was a humble follower of the Savior. Thank you for your constant encouragement to "strive" each day to do good and be good. My prayers are with his family.

Beverly Bryant Hines

September 6, 2020

A dear friend & childhood neighbor. Your Hephzibah neighbors mourn the closure of this book but celebrate the life you lived. My condolences to your family. You will forever be in our memories.

Karla Williams

September 6, 2020

I was sorry to hear that Ernie had ended his earthly journey. As the family undoubtedly knows, he was a caring person who always seemed to be willing to help others. When I first started working at DAU Ernie spent his own time after hours answering my questions and making certain that I was comfortable in my new position. I had the opportunity to work with him in the classroom. He was the same with his students. Those that were anxious or confused found a champion in Ernie and they respected him for it. As the days and weeks go on may you all take comfort in the fact that he touched so many lives in such a favorable way. May God grant you peace in your time of grief.

Craig Kaufman

September 5, 2020

I'm sad to hear this news... I worked at DAU South and I knew Ernie from having taught mutual courses plus worked some course devilment with him. I remember him as a kind person with a good heart... My codelnces to your family as the world says goodbye to a good man!

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