Nicholas (Nick) Peter Evangelist

May 27, 1954 - July 25, 2018

Nicholas (Nick) Peter Evangelist, 64, of Apex passed away after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Nick was born on May 27, 1954 in Poughkeepsie NY to the late William and Claudia Evangelist. The family moved to Raleigh NC when Nick was 13. He graduated from Sanderson High school and had a long career at IBM. He was married to the love of his life, Sandy, for 36 years. Nick was a hard worker with a gentle soul. He was generous, loving and never met a stranger. He became fast friends with everyone he met. One of Nick’s great joys was music. He was a talented drummer and loved nothing more than “jamming” with friends Nick brought joy to so many, especially his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Sandy, of the home; daughter Pam Floyd and grandson Logan of Raleigh; brother William Evangelist and his wife Georgia of Apex; and best friend, Robbie King of Morrisville, NC, and other family and friends. A celebration of Nick’s life will be held on Monday July 30, 2018 at Sorrell’s Grove Baptist Church, 210 Sorrell Grove Church Road, Morrisville NC, 27560). Visitation will be at 1pm followed by a memorial service at 2pm. The family will receive friends at the Fellowship Hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Nick’s honor to: Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.