Roanoke Valley, Virginia
Edwin J. Ewing, 85, of Roanoke, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 14, 2009. He was a long time resident, of Roanoke, Va. He was born in Cambridge, Ohio. During World War II, he was an Army Combat Engineer serving both the European and South Pacific Theatres. After military...
Read MoreMy name is David B Keene I was Ed´s next door neighbor on Gatewood ave Roanoke Virginia I´m guessing 1990 to 1992. Ed told me how they measured the width of the Rhine "we stretched a chain across it and pulled it with a Jeep ". We had a Pomeranian and Ed said he couldn´t open his screen door without it barking.
David B Keene
February 07, 2024 | Friend
As a sophomore in the Communications Studies Department at Tech in 1978, I was pleased to spend time in Ed's classes. I've always remembered him as a caring, kind, and very helpful man who took a genuine interest in my education. I know his family and friends will miss him; know that there are many, many of his former students who will always remember him fondly.
Bill Clegg
May 21, 2009 | Charlotte, NC
Holding you in thoughts and prayers at this time. Know you have comfort in good memories with Ed. Enjoyed his accounts of his early years.
Dotti Foreman
May 20, 2009 | West Columbia, SC
I am sorry to hear of Professor Ewing's passing. I used to serve him at the old Printers Ink,Southwest Plaza;as well as the Roanoke City Public Library,Main.I saw him last week,at Food Lion,S.W. Plaza and he didn't look like he was feeling well. God Bless the family and I will miss Edwin!
Mike Kennerly
May 19, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Becky and Mike,
Please know I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. When I think of your dad what I remember first is his fantastic smile and upbeat disposition. I am sure that you miss him terribly.
May the memories of all that was good and joyful about Ed comfort you. He loved you both so much, and left this world better than he found it. How can we not - despite our sadness - celebrate that?
God bless,
Jodi (Rosendahl) Henrickson
May 19, 2009
Thank you for your wonderful thoughts. We appreciate it very much.
Becky and Lou Ellis
Mike and Gwen Ewing
Lou Ellis
May 18, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Becky and Mike,
My heart hurts for you now. Your Dad and Mom meant the world to me and our family. He will be sorely missed but we carry forward wonderful memories of him.
My deepest sympathy.
Jimmy Holloway
May 18, 2009 | Woodbridge, VA
Ed was one of the nicest and smartest people I have met in my 66 years on this planet. I thought a lot of him and spoke with him recently. He is responsible for my nickname. I loved him anyway.
CABBIE
Ed Cabaniss
May 17, 2009 | Holden Beach, NC
Becky and Lou,
We were so sorry to hear of Ed's death. He and Jane were long time friends and we have fond memories of them.
Ray and Miriam Martindale, Bridgewater, Va.
May 16, 2009
