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James Donald "Don" Chewning

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James Chewning Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 28, 2024.

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James Donald "Don" Chewning, 66, of Humble, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2024. He was born on August 3, 1957, in Brawley, California and moved to San Diego at the age of 3. He graduated from Helix High School in 1975. Don had a remarkable career spanning 45 years in the Industrial Coatings Industry and dedicated 10 years to Pastoral Ministry. His commitment and passion for his work left a lasting impact on those around him.

Don and his wife were members at Crossroads Fellowship. He will be remembered not only for his professional achievements but also for his devotion to his faith.

In his free time, Don enjoyed various hobbies including being an avid Sprint Car driver and softball player in his younger days, golfer, skier, desert rat, Auto Sport enthusiast, and baseball fanatic. He was also known as a Mexican food connoisseur and cherished his role as the best Papa to his grandchildren.

Don is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Renee Chewning, his children Preston Chewning and wife Kayla, and Katie Diamond and husband Drew, granddaughters Charlotte and Emma, his mother, Loweta Chewning and brother, Brian Chewning and his two fur babies Franklin and Pepper. He was preceded in death by his father, James Chewning, and grandparents Len Chewning, Orace and Faye Marshall, and Raymond and Oma McKinzie.

His family would like to say a special thank you to their family and friends that have been by their side during this time and extend their gratitude to MD Anderson for the treatment he received over the last 4 years and his hospice care team for making his last days at home peaceful.

A celebration of Don's life will be held on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 10am at Crossroads Fellowship. Don's legacy of hard work, faith, and love for his family will forever be cherished by those who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to MD Anderson in memory of Don.
www.gifts.mdanderson.org

Crossroads Fellowship
12110 East Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77044

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Margo (Lish) Stowell

April 4, 2024

He was my Neighbor, I was part of his pit crew and I bought his 1971 Ford Pinto.
Very Sadden to hear of his passing. Prayers to Family and Friends

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April 1, 2024

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Lacy

April 1, 2024

When Orlando and I were planning our wedding in 2017 we were not with a specific church at the time and Katie said... what about my dad?!? We immediately without hesitation said OMG yes! Having Don officiate our wedding and bless our marriage is something we cherish everyday. Don Juan ( as) Orlando calls him) and Orlando had a bond from day one of playing beer pong in the garage and talking about the Astros and the Chewnings took me in as family. We will miss you tremendously.

Martha B McGinnis

March 30, 2024

Mark and Martha McGinnis
Crossroads Fellowship

We had the distinct pleasure of knowing Don through our fellowship at Crossroads church here in Houston. We came to know both Don and Renee while Don was going through his treatment. Having them over at our home, enjoying my wife´s Cuban food and more importantly true fellowship in the Lord.

Don was a special guy a man of God that carried his faith in a quiet confidence, that we came to know. I told Don not to long ago that he was a source of inspiration to me, as to the grace of God that he had displayed while going through his illness.

He has gone onto his reward to a place where there is no more pain or sorrow. We will not forget you my friend and we will see you again!

Prayers over his family and our dear friend Renee. Comfort and peace be with you.

Amy Walters

March 29, 2024

Renee was my wedding coordinator and Katie was my flower girl. Don would tease me all the time about marrying someone from Texas and would `moo´ at me every time he saw me-even at the wedding rehearsal.

Alan Littlefield

March 29, 2024

Don was a dear friend and one of the coolest guys you could ever know. He was always jovial and sincere at the same time. He loved Jesus, so I know we as believers will rejoice with him some day.

Doug Wharton

March 28, 2024

Doug Wharton

March 28, 2024

Always remembering Don with a smile on my face. I´ve known him for most of my life and we´ve shared many good times and thoughtful conversations. Our interests have covered everything from golf to racing. I will miss him and miss all the talks we´ve had. Nancy and I are sending prayers of comfort to you, Renee, and your precious family.

Ernestine (Ernie) McDaniel

March 28, 2024

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Herb Hawthorne

March 27, 2024

Donnie was like a brother to me. Through the years we shared times together with family, friends, and ministry. We would get together and watch southern gospel videos for hours, laughing and crying together. I will miss the mornings sharing coffee and conversation, getting together for pancakes at Denny´s. I will miss hearing, "l love ya, Bud." You were a special man and I was blessed to have you in my life. I know you are now in that heavenly home and all I ask is for you to save me a place at the table. I´ll see you again my friend!

Rich Stevens

March 27, 2024

We met each other for the 1st time at Ascot race way.we both started racing sprint cars,at the same time.Donnie came up with some of the damest ideas.that would leave a smile on you're face.Donnie seam to always have a happy face, his eyes were full of happiness.thanks for all the memories.

Herb Hawthorne

March 27, 2024

Donnie was like a brother to me. We shared our families, friends, ministry, and life together. Through the years we watched hours of southern gospel music together, laughing and crying together. I will miss our Denny´s pancake meals together. You fought a good fight my friend and you have now won your eternal prize. I will miss you deeply Bud but I´ll see you again. Save a place for me at the table!

Steve Doxey

March 27, 2024

I will miss Don, he was a good friend and mentor. We traveled for business often, and always had lots of fun and laughs. Something people may not know is that he would occasionally break out singing something he was totally making up on the fly, usually about something mundane happening around him. It occasionally rhymed but always made me laugh.

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