J C "Jay" Ewing

J  C  “Jay”  Ewing, 90, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away, Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Circle of Life in Bentonville, Arkansas.  He was born October 16, 1927 in England, Arkansas to Joe Ewing, Sr. and Julia Rose Ewing.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers;  4 sisters and one granddaughter. 

Jay is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda Hood Ewing;  his children, Joe Ewing (Ann), Carolyn Lee (Eddie), Shari Ewing, Joyce Hunt (Ron), Donna Ehde (Jan) and his children’s’ mother, Agatha Cauble Ewing;  wife, Linda’s children, Robyn Smith and Robert Locke; twelve grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He proudly served in the United States Army, World War II, as an ambulance driver in the Philippines.  He spent his adult years in California, returning to Arkansas after retirement.  Jay was adventurous and was employed in the agricultural field, crane operating, and owned and operated two gas stations.  He never met a stranger and enjoyed many friends, fishing and playing his guitar and singing.   His positive outlook on life was endearing.

He will be laid to rest in the Chowchilla District Cemetery in Chowchilla, California at a later date.  Memorials may be made in memory of J C Ewing to the Rogers Animal Shelter, 407 East Nursery Road, Rogers, Ark. 72758.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Stockdale-Moody Funeral Services of Rogers.  Memories may be shared at stockdalae-moodyfs.com

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