John Junior Ewing

John Junior Ewing age 88, of Springfield, passed away March 12, 2014. He was born in May 13, 1925 in Springfield, Missouri to Raymond and Naomi Ewing. John served his country in the United States Navy. On September 27, 1946 he was married to Katy Ordway. John worked in education many years teaching and serving in school administration. He was also a homebuilder and enjoyed gardening. He was very interested in local Christian County history and the westward movement. John was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Andrew Ewing, two brothers; and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Katy Ewing; two daughters, Johnnie Lyn Winter and husband John, and Bobbi Louise Van Bibber and husband Kenneth; three grandsons, Ryan Van Bibber and wife Amy, Derek and Matthew Winter; and one granddaughter Kerri Ann O'Bel and husband Patrick; and five great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Selmore Cemetery in Ozark. A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163-4777.