COL(Ret) James Patrick Ewing of Sheridan, Arkansas was born July 11, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas the son of James Walton "Dub" and Dorothy Virginia Welch Ewing. He died Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at his home at the age of 53.

COL(Ret) Ewing was the State Mobilization officer for the Arkansas National Guard having served for 33 years. Highlights of his career included Command of 3rd Battalion, 153rd Infantry, and Administrative Officer/Executive Officer of 39th Infantry Brigade. He was an active member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist at Sheridan and was Secretary-Treasurer for The Wildcat Hunting Club, and was affiliated with Ironworkers Local 321.

Survivors: Wife of 34 years ( and high school sweetheart), Mary Ellen Young Ewing of the home;
Son and Daughter-in-law, Talmadge and Mary Ewing of Benton;
Daughter, Jamie Ewing of Sheridan;
Parents, James "Dub" and Dorothy Ewing of Sheridan;
Brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Carol Ewing of Sheridan;
Sister and brother-in-law, Vickie and Clinton Sipes of Sheridan;
Granddaughter and light of his life, Emma Grace Ewing of Benton;
Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Frank Lee and Valeta Young of Sheridan


Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 13, 2006 at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. Danny Hill, COL Richard Swan, Bro. Talmadge Ewing and Chaplain Royce Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at 2:00 PM at the Arkansas National Cemetery in North Little Rock. Visitation;5-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers: Lt. Col. Marcus Hatley; Lt.Col. Kendall Penn; Lt. Col. Steve Miles; Lt. Col. Greg Bacon; Major Scott Stanger; CW2 Carl Posey; CW2 Charles Hunt; and CW2 Bruce Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers: Col. William Johnson; Col. Carlon Smith; Col. William Stanton; Col. Richard Swan; Col. Don Cronkhite; Col. Cissy Ruckor; Col.Steve Womack; Col. Alvie Keaster; Col. Carol Johnson; Col. Tommy Hunt; Col. John Cox; Col. Jeff Montgomery; and Col. David Lively.

Honor Guard: CSM Doyle Houston; MSG Delores Jones; MSG Vince Sherrill; SFC Mike Bryson .

Memorials may be made to Arkansas National Guard Museum, Inc. Or Arkansas Reserve Component Emergency Relief Fund in care of your local United Way. Arrangements by Memorial Gardens Funeral Home (870)942-1306. To sign online www.memorialgardenssheridan.com.