Roden Evans

EVANS - At Caressant Care, Woodstock, on Sunday, May 16, 2010, Reverend C. Roden Evans, beloved husband of Winifred (nee Brunt) of 66 years, in his 93rd year, left this mortal life to be present with his Lord. Dear father of Janet Snider (Scott Bradford) of Bayfield, Ken Evans (Maria Mendes) of Guelph, Stephen Evans (Karen) of London, and Jean Shippey (Doug) of Woodstock. Loved grandfather of Jackie (George), David (Vanessa), Bryan (Emily), Ryan (Breanne), Katie (Adam), Laurie, and Meagan. Also remembered by five great grandchildren. Dear brother of Peter Evans (Grace) of Worthing, England and brother-in-law of Philip Gamester of Sarnia. The family has grown since mother, father, and Janet came to Canada (Sarnia) on June 3, 1947. Roden served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War. He became a member of Central Baptist Church, Sarnia, and served as Sunday School Superintendant and deacon. Then he started a new church from a Sunday school on London Road, Sarnia, and built the first church in 1953, now called Peoples Church. He also arranged the purchase of property on Alice Street, Woodstock, in 1971 and started the Eastdale Baptist Mission which has grown to become the Life Church, Athlone Avenue, Woodstock. He attended McMaster University & Divinity College while being Pastor of Beachville and Salford Baptist Churches, 1958 - 1961. He was called to Olivet Baptist Church, Toronto, in 1961, where he was ordained. Subsequently, he served as Pastor in London, Woodstock, and Halifax, Nova Scotia before retiring. He has served many Baptist Churches as interim Pastor since retirement. Although separated for a while, he looks forward to being reunited with his loved ones in God's eternal home where there is no setting sun. Friends will be received at the Longworth Funeral Home, 845 Devonshire Ave., Woodstock, (519-539-0004) on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 from 6 - 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church, 603 Adelaide St., Woodstock, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 11:00 am with Pastor Ron Watson officiating. Interment in the Baptist Cemetery. If desired, contributions to the Arthritis Society or First Baptist Church would be appreciated. Online condolences at www.longworthfuneralhome.com

Service Details

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 11:00am, First Baptist Church

Interment Details

Baptist Cemetery