Charles Wendell \u201cCoach\u201d Evans, 79 of Grant passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Family and friends will gather at a later date to celebrate the life of this colorful storyteller.
\nCoach enjoyed a 32-year career in secondary education, primarily as a teach of history, civics and English at Warrior Middle School and High School, where he also coached basketball, baseball and football. He served on the Warrior City Council and was active in many civic, senior citizens advocacy and retired teachers organizations. He was a faithful member of Grace Fellowship Baptist Church in Grant and a devoted caretaker of dogs and cats – particularly strays. He was one of the Alabama Crimson Tide\u2019s and Bear Bryant\u2019s most ardent fans.
\nCoach was born on Monday, August 19, 1940 to Ora Gaines and Annie Bell Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 15 years, Emma Frances \u201cFran\u201d Evans; sisters, Calra Faye Evans, Melba Jean Keeling; second wife, Aleen Hanson Evans.
\nHe is survived by his son, Chuck (Hal Word) Evans; step-daughter, Regina (Joni McAbee) Taylor; step-sons, Chuck (Donna) Taylor, Todd (Melanie) Taylor; sister, Betty (Jay Kinder) Chambers; one niece; three nephews; a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
\nDonations in his memory may be made to Grace Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 562, Grant, Ala. 35747; Marshall County Humane Society, P.O. Box 10, Guntersville, Ala. 35976; animal welfare, rescue or adoption organization of your choosing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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