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Richard Ewing Obituary
1932-2015
Richard W. "Rick" Ewing, longtime Houston attorney, passed away on Monday, the 16th of March 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on the 8th of October 1932 in Athens, Texas.
Rick received a B.S. degree from Texas A&M in 1954; a J.D. from the University of Houston in 1957; and a Master of Laws from Yale University in 1966.
He was on the faculty at the University of Houston Law School for several years and practiced law in Houston for over fifty years.
Rick was a devoted family man who loved music, books, golf and his frisky poodles, Belle and Beaux. He was extremely intelligent, kind and generous, a free spirit who loved life; he was an elegant man and a true gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by father, Lucius Winchester Ewing, mother, Leta George Ewing and brother, Edgar George Ewing.
Survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Joyce Parker Ewing; son, Richard W. Ewing II and wife, Leann Ewing and children, Corey Dalton McAfee and Brittany Gail McAfee; daughter, Meredith Hurley Harper and husband, William Jeffery Harper and daughter, Katherine Davis Harper; son, Seldon Patrick Hurley and wife JoAnna Butler Hurley and daughters, GeorgeAnna Maria Hurley and JoAnna Parker Hurley; sister, Jane Ewing Lawshae; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A memorial service is to be conducted at two o'clock in the afternoon on Sunday, the 22nd of March in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. Immediately following all are invited to greet the family during a reception to be held in the adjacent grand foyer.
In lieu of customary remembrances memorial contributions may be directed to Poodle Rescue of Houston, 13302 Schroder Rd., Houston, TX, 77070; or the charity of one's choice.
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Connie Mulford
August 23, 2023
Lovely memories of a good man... Connie Mulford
March 22, 2015
Dear Joyce, So sorry for the loss of Rick. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He will always be remembered. Cathy Willis
McLaurin
March 22, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. May God keep fast hold of your right hand during this difficult time.
Sharon Willis Robinson
March 22, 2015
Rick was a great friend of our family. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! Sharon Willis Robinson
JC
March 21, 2015
MAY THE L0VE OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME AND MAY THE TRUE GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO ENDURE. PSALM 6:1.
Gene Edwards
March 20, 2015
Richard was my law professor during the 60s, on one occasion my co-counsel in the mid-70s, snd part of my support group during the 80s, but he was always a valued friend...condolences to friends and family...
March 18, 2015
Words can not express the sorrow I feel.
Spence Kerrigan
Barbara Fox
Barbara Fox
March 18, 2015
Dear Joyce,
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your beloved husband. May you and your family find comfort in memories of the good times with Rick. Barbara
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