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Dr Wendell Lee Evans, age 91, of Dyer, Indiana entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2026. He was born on January 26,1935 in Marathon, Iowa to Clarence and Wilma Evans. Wendell trusted Christ as his Savior at the age of 8 when his Pastor, Pete Weins, showed him from the Bible how to be saved. He was a freshman in high school when he dedicated his life to the Lord. He earned 3 degrees from Bob Jones University. He also completed further studies at the University of Tennessee, the University of Chattanooga, and Northwestern College in Minnesota. He served as Chairman of the Department of Religious Education at Temple Baptist Theological Seminary and was the Academic Dean at Tennessee Temple College. Wendell married his first wife, Marlene and they had two children, Joy and David. They served the Lord together till Marlene went to Heaven after a long battle of cancer on July 8, 2001. On December 28, 2002, Wendell married Mrs. Elaine Boggess. Elaine enjoyed traveling with her husband for his preaching engagements. Dr Wendell Evans began serving at Hyles- Anderson College in 1972. He was the Executive Vice President and also a faculty member. He oversaw the daily chapel services and led the singing with great enthusiasm. In 1977 Wendell became President of Hyles-Anderson College. In 2008 he was named President Emeritus. He enjoyed traveling to many churches to help encourage them in the Lord. In 2014 Wendell officially retired from Hyles-Anderson College. After a battle from dementia, Wendell met his Saviour face to face on Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026. Wendell is survived by his wife, Elaine Evans. He is also survived by his children, Joy Evans and David Evans and his step son, Timothy Boggess. He leaves behind 9 grandkids and 14 great grandkids. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Clarence and Wilma Evans and his first wife, Marlene Evans. A funeral service honoring the life and legacy of Wendell Evans will be held at Hyles Anderson College in Crown Point, IN on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 11:00AM. His family is asking that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hyles-Anderson College.

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Dr. Wendell Evans

January 26, 1935 - June 9, 2026