OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE

About the Book

Rev. Wallace A. Evans is my grandfather who lived to be 100 years old. He was born August 22, 1884 and he died November 29, 1984. My grandfather was a man among men. I have come to realize he will live on in all of us. If I were to sum up his life in a song it would be, “I’m A Soldier in the Army of The Lord.” It is an honor to be labeled a soldier in the Lord’s army. It’s an even greater honor if your journey lasts 100 years. His dedicated life has left a profound impartation upon mine. It has been a great pleasure and honor to write about him. Old soldiers, they don’t die, they just fade away is both a poetic and prophetic way to sum up my grandfather’s inspiring life.

About the Author

Marlene Ruth Evans-Askew was born January 29th, 1940 in Gainesville, Fl. She is the oldest daughter of the late Willis Evans Sr. and Corine Freeman. When she was seven months old Marlene was given to her grandparents the late Rev. W. A. Evans and Hattie Evans. She was raised in a Christian home, knowing the fear and love of God. Marlene is the first grandchild of the late Rev. Evans. Marlene’s roots springs from the foundation and work of pastor and preacher, Wallace Evans, who went on to glory at the age of 100.