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Allan Evans Obituary
March 11, 1941 - November 7, 2018
Mannheim, Germany- Bass Baritone Allan Evans, 77, died unexpectedly at his residence in Mannheim, Germany on November 7, 2018. A world renowned opera singer, Allan lived in Europe for the past 52 years. A move necessary for an African American male to take advantage of the opportunities afforded him. At an early age, Allan developed the love for music and singing, and under the tutelage of the late Aquilla J. Thompson and the late Bernice Ridley an unimagined musical career and journey emerged.
He was educated in the public schools of Bibb County; George Washington Carver Elementary and Ballard Hudson High school. Upon graduation, Allan attended Knoxville College in Knoxville Tennessee and Macalester College in St. Paul Minnesota. While at Macalester, Dewitt Wallace, the founder of Reader's Digest gave him an endowment to Juilliard School of Music in New York. After graduating from Juilliard in 1966, Allan's world renowned education and career as a classical bass baritone in operas catapulted as he traveled and resided in Europe. In 1996, he was awarded the title of Kammersänger which is the highest honor for artistic excellence bestowed by the German government.
Although Allan celebrated numerous career successes, he never forgot his roots. He always returned home during his off season, which just happened to be the summertime, to visit with family and friends; however, he didn't forget the Macon community. He freely shared his skills, abilities, and blessings through numerous concerts, workshops, etc. He was always interested in the artistic development of young people and as a result, established the Mildred O. Evans Scholarship Award in honor of his mother. For more than 10 years, he shared his talent as he performed numerous concerts and awarded scholarships. Many Macon youth were recipients of the scholarships and went on to further enhance their studies.
Allan's demise has broken the hearts of many, especially his family who will cherish his memories forever; A sister, Martha Evans Grant, Macon; Five brothers; Dr. Billy Joe Evans( Adye Bel), Ann Arbor, Michigan; Otha Evans, SR., Decatur; Jesse Evans, Terry Evans, and Jonathan Evans, all of Macon; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Funeral and burial services will take place in Mannheim, Germany on November 27, 2018. Services entrusted to First Mannheim Bestattungs-Institute Buhn. A Memorial service will be held in Macon at Lundy Chapel Baptist Church, 1:00 p.m. December 8, 2018.
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Ronald Campbell
November 19, 2019
very much miss Ronald Campbell
Anne Huthnance
December 26, 2018
I heard Allan sing several times and he was so talented! I was so impressed with the way he gave back to our community. Martha, I hope the wonderful memories of your brother will bring you comfort. May he rest in peace and enjoy eternal happiness!
Tina Ford
December 7, 2018
Dear Martha
Lifting you up in Heart and Prayer. A life that has made so many other lives will be well remembered. May you find comfort in knowing that your loved one lives on in so many beautiful ways.
Peace of The Lord Be With You!
Vernice Dixon Lee and Sarah Dixon Durham
December 7, 2018
Dear Martha,
As the days and weeks pass and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by love and support of family and friends.
Be at Peace!
Vernice Dixon Lee/Sarah Dixon Durnham
December 7, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carolyn Reeves Hawkins
December 3, 2018
My sincere condolences to Martha and the entire Evans family. May God soon grant you peace and understanding
Yolanda & Tyler Gilbert
November 28, 2018
Such a tough pill to swallow!!! Tyler and I will never forget the family history you've shared and all the life lessons taught!!! May you Rest in Peace Cousin Allan!!!
Brenda Barnes Curry
November 28, 2018
May GOD Continues To Blessed, Comfort And Keep You All.
Yvette Love Lee
November 27, 2018
To the Evans Family you are in my prayers as you celebrate a life well lived. I had a chance to meet Allan through my God-Mother, the Late Jacqueline R. Jackson who loved him dearly and shared many childhood memories from Fulton Baptist Church. Rest in Peace Allan.
Gail Walton
November 27, 2018
My condolences
Sharon
November 26, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts and prayers of so many. God cares about all of you and understands your sadness. Cherish your many fond memories of Allan and all his accomplishments.
BH
November 26, 2018
Sorry for your loss may there be comfort in knowing that god cares for you. 1peter 5:6&7
George Fadil Muhammad
November 26, 2018
How grateful and honored I am to have met and spent time with this great, gifted giant of our Macon community. We are saddened not to be able to see him again and forever so proud of him. Hearing him sing live in concert at the Douglass Theatre sans microphone we witnessed the rare treasure of his voice...unforgettable.
Helen Gilbert Leslie
November 25, 2018
Martha, Otha, and family,
I wish to express my sorrow for the recent loss of your brother and family member. I had the privilege of hearing Allan's great baritone voice here in Macon during the 1970s, and he was magnificent!
I am grateful for that, and I am grateful for you in my life.
May you find consolation through the unending grace of God and His love, which does not end here on Earth, but is with us forever.
Newton Collier
November 25, 2018
He will be missed.
Ronald Campbell
November 25, 2018
may god bless this talent it was a honor for me to do him with a master class for me at Ruth Hartley Center Ronald Campbell Bass Baritone
November 23, 2018
Very sorry for the lost of your loved one May God the hearer of prayers comfort you during this difficult time and give you strength. 2 cor. 1:4
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