Marlin G. "Scouty" Everhart

Marlin G. “Scouty” Everhart, 86, of Shelbyville, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025, at his home.

He was born on March 1, 1939, in Morristown, the son of Floyd Freeman and Hazel (Peacock) Everhart.

Marlin is survived by his son, Keith Everhart and wife, Nancy, of Shelbyville; daughters, Marlene Gerline and husband, Greg, of Shelbyville, Carrie Jones of Fairland, Julie Lay and husband, Bryan, and Mary Kay Balish and significant other, Rob Wilson, both of Indianapolis; sister, Linda Conner of Greenfield; sisters-in-law, Linda Everhart of Greensburg, and Joyce Everhart of Shelbyville; grandchildren, Victor, Nicholas, Sarah, Melissa, Geoff, Craig, Richard, Jordan, Natalie, Betsy and Jackson; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean Everhart and William “Wig” Everhart; brother-in-law, John Conner; and grandsons, Bryce and Curtis.

In 1957, Marlin graduated from Morristown High School.

Marlin retired in 2014, after 75 years of farming.

He was a member of Shelby Masonic Lodge No. 28 F & AM. Marlin was also a member of the Shelbyville Knights of Columbus, where he enjoyed being a part of the card group.

Marlin served his community as a former Shelby County Commissioner, Marion Township Trustee and a member of the Shelby County Fair Board.

He enjoyed drinking coffee with his friends at the “Cracker Barrel Coffee Club”.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am, on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Asbury Cemetery in Morristown.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pantry Pals, in care of the Blue River Community Foundation, 54 W. Broadway, Suite 1, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with Marlin’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.