Gerrick A. Evans

Gerrick A. Evans, age 23, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in his home.

He was born on September 15, 1998 in Marion, Indiana the son of Keith (Tiffany) Evans and Wendi (Bennett) Chapelo.  Gerrick was a graduate of Oak Hill High School in 2017.  He played football since he was 5 years old all the way up until he graduated.  He also enjoyed basketball, baseball and wrestling and being with his friends.

Gerrick loved his family more than anything.  He was most passionate about deer hunting, and he could spend hours in a tree.  He enjoyed golfing with his Dad, brother and family, football, especially the Indianapolis Colts and just loved all sports in general.  Gerrick loved being outside, and riding and racing his Harley Modified Street Glide with his Dad.  He was a loving son, brother, grandson, and cared for all of the family and his friends.

Words haven’t even been created on how special he was to every single person he ever met.  His heart was the biggest out of anyone.  No matter what, he was always worried more about everyone else than himself.  He loved everyone in his life and always told each of us he wanted to see everyone happy and successful.

He is survived by his father, Keith (Tiffany) Evans of Amboy; his mother, Wendi (Shawn) Chapelo of Marion; a brother, Keith Robert Evans of Marion; sisters, Taylor Evans, Zoe Tucker, Baileigh Evans and Raegan Evans; paternal grandparents, David (Tara)Evans and Melody Tucker of Marion; maternal grandmother, Donna Rose of Converse; grandparent, Wayne (Jolleen) Guy of Marion; paternal great-grandmother, Delores Evans of Ft. Wayne; maternal, great-grandmother, Phyllis Guy of Marion; aunts, Crystal (Devin) Bennett-Van Diver of Marion, Megan Guy of Marion and Estee (Joe) Sasser of Ft. Wayne; uncles, Clay (Hillary) Evans of Ft. Wayne and Wayne (Haley) Guy, III of Ft. Wayne; cousins, Dakota Pond, Naseem Banks, Aryes Riddle, Sawyer Evans, and Payden Riddle; and several special friends.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Mark Bennett; and his aunt, Amy Pond.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, 1202 W. Kem Road Marion, Indiana.

Visitation will also be held one hour prior to funeral services on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 in the funeral home.  Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Amy Biegel officiating.

Burial will follow funeral services in Converse Cemetery, Converse, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to the P.A.L. Club, 555 E. Morton Street, Marion, Indiana; or to a Mental Awareness Organization for Suicide Prevention.

Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com