Ewin, Vernon Charles 1924-2022

EWIN, KENNEDY, JONES

Posted By: Linda Ziemann, proud daughter (email)
Date: 7/11/2022 at 20:04:21

In Memory of Vernon Charles Ewin

Vernon Charles Ewin was born to Charles and Gladys Kennedy Ewin on June 19, 1924 in Seney, Iowa. He went to his heavenly home on June 30, 2022 in Hospice of Texarkana, Texas, at the age of 98 years. Vernon trusted Christ at a young age and never wavered in his faith.

Vernon attended Seney and LeMars, Iowa schools. He entered the Army on the 19th March 1943 and did his basic training at Camp Butner, NC. After completing his training, Vernon shipped overseas on January 23, 1944. He served with the 157th Infantry (45th Division) Company L, during WWII. Vernon served his country in battles and campaigns including Italy Anzio beachhead, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, Central Europe. He was the recipient of 3 Overseas Bars - European, African, Middle Eastern Ribbon with four Bronze battle stars. He also received the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart Medal. Vernon received his Honorable Discharge after returning to the United States in October 1945.

Returning to Iowa after his discharge, Vernon married his high school sweetheart, Miss Frances Irene Jones on June 9, 1946 in Independence, Iowa. To this union were born Linda, David and Diana. Vern and Irene attended Bethel Baptist Church in Sioux City, Iowa where Vernon was on the Board of Deacons. He was also a salesman for Jordan Millwork. In 1971, Vern and Irene moved to Mena, Arkansas, where they attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Vernon worked at US Motors and also added on to their home to accommodate their growing family of grandchildren who have many memories of playing there together.

After his retirement, Vern and Irene moved to Hope, Arkansas in 1989, where they attended Bethany Baptist Church in Spring Hill, Arkansas. Vernon taught the Men’s SS Class for 22 years until his eyesight prevented him from his Bible study.

Vernon dearly loved his wife, children, and most of all his grandchildren to whom he passed on the family and spiritual values closest to his heart.

Vernon is preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Ethel, Frances, Ruth and Ida; his wife, Irene passed away on March 28, 2000.

He is survived by his three children: Linda and husband, Richard Ziemann of Keller, Texas; David and wife Dianne of Gravette, Arkansas; Diana and husband, Jerry Applegate of Spring Hill, Arkansas. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, Lori Boyd, Wendy Sneed, Josie Carlton, Kari Ewin, Brent Ziemann, Jerri Smith, Marcy Ziemann, Justin Ewin, Shane Applegate, and Jaron Ewin; twenty-one great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday July 7, 2022 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope with Bro. Eric Fisher officiating. The funeral service with military honors precedes burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, near Hope, Arkansas.

Vernon was grateful for the long life God allowed him to live. He was a spiritual pillar of our family and as he became more frail he was aware that Jesus only was his strength. His prayers brought us to tears many times and we are thankful for the legacy he has left us. We, his family, want to share his favorite verses that he strived to live for:

II Timothy 2:1-3
You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

And his goal:

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on the Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

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