Junior "JR" Ewing, 86, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his home. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Council Grove to Guy and Fern (Rees) Ewing. JR married Donna (Brunner) Ewing on August 31, 1958 in Herington. She survives.
JR graduated from Herington High School in 1954. He worked as a conductor and brakeman for Rock Island Railroad for 48 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Lions Club, Pilot Club Train and Meals on Wheels aiding a handicap friend as well as Rock Island Organization (BTF). He enjoyed doing yard work, playing with the dogs and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Shawn (Tina) Ewing of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Shelley Ewing of Fort Worth, Texas and Shannon (Mark) Wichman of Hutchinson, KS; grandchildren, Anthony (fiance', Erica) Wichman of Kansas City, Missouri, Joshua (Michaela) Wichman of Wamego, Molly (Matthew) Fortier of Kansas City, Missouri, Whitney Ewing of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Derrick (Victoria) Ewing of Bixby, Oklahoma and John Brennan, Joseph Brennan and James Brennan of Fort Worth, Texas; and great-grandchildren, Mason and Connor Fortier, Colt Wichman and Dawson Ewing.
JR is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Phyllis Contois and Judy Walsh; brother, Earle Ewing; and infant sister, Wilma Ewing.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 5, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 6, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Schotte presiding. Burial will follow at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery, Natrona.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Barks and Bubbles Grooming Service in care of Larrison Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.