Terry Evans

Terry Evans passed away on Saturday evening, January 3, after a courageous battle against pneumonia and heart disease. He was 86. His remarkable McCallie legacy endures through his and Marilyn’s children and grandchildren.

Terry enjoyed pouring himself into his students, helping to make boys into men through his faith. McCallie meant the world to him.

Evans first arrived at McCallie in the fall of 1976. He taught and coached for 41 years before retiring in 2017. He coached football at multiple levels, taught middle school science, was the Belk Dorm head, Day Camp director and Middle School Senate advisor.

His faith was a constant part of his life until his last breath.

He taught his men's Sunday School class for 50 years, even until his final Sunday at Charity Baptist Church. Terry cherished the early mornings at home when he would spend hours reading and studying his Bible as he prepared to faithfully teach God's word, always discipling people in the faith.

Even in his final days in the hospital, Evans would quote his favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28, to nurses and doctors, which says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

“Though a legend and icon in the McCallie community, Terry Evans consistently displayed a humility and servant’s heart rooted in his deep and strong Christian faith,” said Lee Burns, McCallie's Head of School, on Sunday morning. “Through his teaching, coaching, and advising countless McCallie boys for approximately half a century, he inspired and mentored boys to grow into men of faith and character. He modeled and shared the love of Christ not only to boys, but to our faculty and staff as well. His legacy and impact are enduring, and he will be greatly missed.”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. And Mrs. Newman Ralph Evans. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Marilyn Evans, and brother Jim (Mary Ann) Evans, daughter Tammy (Jim) Barber, son Roc (Sarah) Evans; grandchildren Hamilton (Shelby) Barber, Andrew (Cristina) Barber, Katy Beth Barber, Blake Evans, Sloane Evans, and Blaize Evans; great granddaughters Charlotte and Hosanna Barber.

Visitation will be held in McCallie School's Chapel on Saturday, January 10, from noon until 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:30 pm.

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In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the Terry Evans Memorial Fund at The Generosity Trust, 345 Frazier Avenue, Unit 205, Chattanooga, TN 37405. Marilyn, Tammy, and Roc will make contributions from this fund to charitable causes that were important to Coach and Mrs. Evans during his lifetime. All gifts to TGT are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Please share your thoughts and memories of Terry online at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com

Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.