March 13, 1950 – January 7, 2025
Melvin Jay Ewing, age 74 of Arcanum, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his residence. Melvin was born March 13, 1950, in Greenville, Ohio and the son of the late Lloyd E. and Dorothy (Oswalt) Ewing.
In addition to his parents, Melvin was preceded in death by his siblings, Myron, Jack, Roger, Terry Ewing and Sandra Hemmelgarn.
He is survived by his wife Rachel (Shadoan) Ewing, whom he married on January 24, 1970. His children, Tina (Brad) Cook of Gordon, OH, Connie (Ike) States of Van Wert, OH and Randy (Lynn Wiggans) Ewing of Arcanum; his 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sisters, Nancy (Lloyd) Floyd and Beverly (Harry) Bowman; sister-in-law, Patricia Ewing and brother-in-law Ed Hemmelgarn, as well as many extended family members and friends.
Melvin will be remembered as a friend to all who was quick to “wheel and deal”, head to a party or fish with family and friends. Melvin was always willing to lend a hand and help and he will be missed by those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2025, in the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Greenville, Ohio with Pastor Tony Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Abbottsville Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM until time of the service in the funeral home.
Condolences for the family may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.