Stuart Richard Ewing, blessed with 94 years here, traveled on to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 24, 2016 after experiencing a month of declining health. Stuart's devotion to his family and strong faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ, blessed him with many years of beautiful life.

Stuart was the third child of six born to the late Kim and Scott Ewing of Washington County, Virginia on November 28,1921. Stuart spent much of his formative years working on the farm with his family to help survive during the Great Depression. As a youth, Stuart enjoyed sports such as roller- skating, swimming and dancing. Stuart served his country in the United

States Army during World War II. He was a D-Day survivor and veteran along with spending two years participating in several battles in the European war theater. Stuart participated in such notable battles as the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of the Rhineland. Soon after returning home from the war, Stuart and his wife, Ann, settled in Alexandria, Virginia as Stuart worked as the owner and operator of his paint contractor business, Ewing Decorators, for over 20 years before returning to Danville, Virginia in 1971.

Stuart was enormously blessed with a very loving family including his in-laws and children.

He married the love of his life, Ann Cumbo Ewing, on December 4,1942 in Danville, Virginia. Stuart and Ann were happily married for over 68 years before she passed away in August 2011. Stuart and Ann's marriage were blessed with three children, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Stuart was a loyal and dedicated husband and father as he faithfully served his family as unto the Lord. Stuart received Jesus Christ as His Savior and Lord in 1969. From that moment forward Stuart followed the Lord with courageous faith. Stuart was a deacon and charter member of Full

Gospel Fellowship Church, now known as White Oak Worship Center. Stuart was an integral part of the early formation of this church fellowship and also served as a licensed lay minister. For many years, Stuart served as the Monday evening prayer service leader where he had the privilege to pray for many people in the Name of Jesus. Stuart was distinctively known as a man of prayer and faith as He personally survived several health issues over his

many years including throat cancer in 1975. Stuart also served as the maintenance director at Full Gospel Fellowship Church for over 20 years until his retirement. Stuart's relationship with the Lord was the most important thing in his life and this was very evident within the

way he approached his family, church family and community.

Stuart is survived by his three children: Theresa Ewing Bruce and her husband Don; Roger Ewing and his wife Garnie; Shelia Ewing isom and her husband Garry. Stuart is also survived by three grandchildren and four great grandchildren: Michelle Sizer; Lee Ewing and wife Tracey with children Anna and Luke; Lindsey Davis and husband Jamie with children Tensley and soon to be born, Emmie. Stuart is preceded in death by his parents as well as four sisters and one brother. His siblings were: Bertha Ewing Goble, Nina Ewing Payne, Frances Ewing Williamson, Lillian Ewing Dillard and James Hurbert Ewing.

All Funeral services for Stuart Richard Ewing will be at White Oak Worship Center, Route 29 North in Blairs, Virginia. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 27,2016 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the funeral service will be held on Thursday morning, April 28, 2016 at 11 a.m. with interment to follow at Danville Memorial Gardens. Stuart's children: Pastor Roger Ewing and Dr. Shelia Ewing Isom will officiate the service. The family will also receive friends at the residence of Theresa and Don Bruce located at 700 Harper Road in Dry Fork, Virginia.

Swicegood Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Ewing family.

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