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Remembering Butch Missed and not forgotten RIP
James R Williams
August 05, 2021 | Friend
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Alvin "Butch" Lee Ewing Sr.
Feb 9, 1957 - Aug 5, 2020 (Age 63)
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Nicki Renfro
August 13, 2020 | Springfield, IL
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Wishing you strength for today and hope for tomorrow.
Marilyn Johnson
August 13, 2020 | Springfield, IL | Friend
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Theresa Banks
August 12, 2020 | Springfield, IL | Friend
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As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Butch and Judy Wheatley
August 12, 2020 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | Family
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judith Wheatley
August 12, 2020 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | Family
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Dorothy, my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your husband rest in peace.
John Fleischacker
August 12, 2020 | Coworker
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Sorry to hear of the loss of Butch he was a great person to get to know and be part family of the Ewing’s may he Rest In Peace and condolences to Dorothy and children family
James R Williams
August 11, 2020 | Friend
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Dorothy and JR, I am sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You and your family will be in my thoughts and in my prayers. Butch, you will be sorely missed but never forgotten. May your heart and soul find PEACE and COMFORT. Dottie, I wish I could be there for support. I am with you in spirit! I love you guys.
Cookie
August 11, 2020 | CA | Friend
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Obituary
Alvin "Butch"'s Obituary
Alvin Lee “Butch” Ewing, Sr. 63, departed this life on August 5, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, He was born February 9, 1957 in Springfield, IL, son of Dorinda Faye Ewing and Walter Sanders.
He married Dorothy Buckner on June 19, 1982.
Mr. Ewing was a Senior Truck Driver at The City of Springfield Public Works Department where he retired after working there for 27 years faithfully. He also worked for Boston Richie Moving Co., Lums Restaurant and Juicie Rich for many years.
He accepted Christ at an early age at Union Baptist Church, where he was member. “Butch" played basketball for the church league. He enjoyed watching old’ school black and white movies, “Let’s Make A Deal”, “Family Feud”, “Price is Right”. He also enjoyed listening to “Earth, Wind and Fire” and Rick James, Teena Marie. He loved watching NFL, especially the Green Bay Packers, while enjoying his Cigs and Nature Light. He was a compassionate gentle giant.
He was preceded in death by his mother Dorinda, sister, Denise, brothers, Brian, Anthony and Mitch. Special Loved Ones, Grandmother; Mary Ewing and Grandfather; John Ewing, Sr.
He leaves to cherish memories wife of 38 years, Dorothy, Son, Alvin L. Ewing, Jr., Daughter in-law Chiffonia Ewing all of Springfield, IL., Father, Walter (Dorothy) Sanders of Indiana, Brothers Melvin of Springfield, IL, Poncho of Atlanta, Ga, and Rodney of Indiana, Sister Mary Ann Ewing of Beloit, WI, Sister-in-Law; Nellie Buckner of Springfield,IL, Special Aunts, Sandra Kay Ewing, Mint Harmon, Oteria Sanders and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and friends.
Funeral Services Friday August 14, 2020
Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories
1520 East Washington Street
Springfield,IL 62703
Visitation:9:30am-10:30am
Service:10:30am-11:30am
Interment
Oak Ridge Cemetery
CDC guidelines will be followed
allowing only 50 people or less at a time with SOCIAL DISTANCING PLEASE
FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED PLEASE
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