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Ben Shew Obituary
BEN WILSON SHEW, JR., 75, of Memphis, passed away on November 25, 2006 at Saint Francis Hospital. He is an employee of Stonebridge Golf Course and a commissioned officer in the Army, serving during the Korean War. He is a member of Bartlett Hills Baptist Church, formerly Raleigh Baptist Church. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a member of the Summer Avenue Lodge #729. Visitation will be Monday, November 27 from 5-8 p.m. with services on Tuesday, November 28 at 10 a.m., both at the Family Funeral Care on Summer Avenue. Burial will follow in Forest Hill East. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Dixie Shew; two daughters, Sherri Hardwick and husband Edward Hardwick, Jr. of Memphis, and Terri Bearman and husband, Edward Bearman of Memphis; two sons, Ken Shew and wife Tasha Shew of Little Rock, AR and Richard Shew and wife, Coleathia Shew of Memphis; a sister, Berniece Fowinkle of Memphis and six grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bartlett Hills Baptist Church. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Diane Westmoreland
November 28, 2006
Dear Ken
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. What a friendly and funny man he was to those of us who grew up with you. I think of you often. I will pray for your family, especially your mother during this time. I love you. Diane
Joanne Taylor
November 27, 2006
To the Shew family:
I have such fond memories of the entire Shew family growing up as a friend of Sherri's. Mr. Shew was such a fine man and father. Know that I am praying for you all!
Joanne (Thomas) Taylor
Debby Davis
November 27, 2006
We will continue to pray for all of you during this time of grief. Just keep reminding yourself that there was nothing that he could have done for you or you for him that would have made any of you feel more loved. Always treasure the "no regrets factor" and you will, with God's help, make it through the sadness.
Hank, Debby & Casey
“Well done, good and faithful servant!” ~ Matthew 25:21.
Bob James
November 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Bob & Susan James
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Reed Kelly
November 27, 2006
Ken,
We will always hold you and your family up in our prayers. You are all very special to us and we think of you often. I offer our sympathy during this difficult time.
Rip Noblin
November 27, 2006
TO THE SHEW FAMILY.
My whole life and for my families whole life you have been there. We were blessed that you would share your loving husband and father to us for my whole life. We take solice in knowing that we will all be reunited in heaven with great joy. My heart and prayer goes to all of you, Dixie, Sherri, Terri, Ken and Richard, LOVE IN CHRIST Rip
Nikki Whitehorn
November 27, 2006
Eddie,
Our thoughts are with you and your family a this difficult time.
Troy Morrissette,Sr.
November 26, 2006
Ken,
My and Mrs. Morrissette's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Laverne Mogus
November 26, 2006
My condolences to Ben's family.
I am a 1949 graduate of BHS
Jim Taylor
November 26, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Shew family over Ben's death.
Jim - 1950 graduate of BHS
Shirley Murrah Taylor 1951 graduate of BHS.
Mary Dalton Adams
November 26, 2006
Dixie,
My prayers are with you and your family at this sad time and I know that God is with you, too. I think of you often, especially when I drive down Craigmont Drive and pass where you live. (Grace Dalton's daughter.)
John Oakes
November 26, 2006
Ken,
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at this time. Your Dad is in glory at this very moment! Rejoice in that thought! You will be reunited again someday.
If I can help you or your family in any way please don't hesitate to let me know. Love and Friendship, Sincerely, John Oakes and family
Troy Morrissette Jr
November 26, 2006
We love the Shew family. Mr. Shew was a dedicated husband, a "Point Man" for his family, and a follower of Jesus Christ. He has left a legacy for his family; his time spent will bear fruit for generations to come. I thank the Lord for the impact that he and his family have had in my life. I will miss him.
Jo Nell Long
November 26, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Joe Hosey and Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel
November 26, 2006
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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