William Dennis Ewell

William Dennis Ewell

William Dennis Ewell Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 29, 2024.
William Dennis Ewell, 81, of Vienna passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at UMSMC at Easton. He was born in Cambridge on September 25, 1943 and was the son of the late William Thomas Ewell and Dorothy Gray Ewell.

Mr. Ewell graduated from North Dorchester High School class of 1961 and graduated from University of Baltimore with his BS Degree and his Master's Degree from Salisbury State. He taught school in Cambridge for one year and the rest of his years at Washington High School in Princess Anne. On June 12, 1970, he married the former Janice Elaine Taylor. He enjoyed farming, working in his green house and traveling. Mr. Ewell was a member of Chateau Community Church and was a former Layout Speaker in the Methodist Church. He was a founder member of the Farmer's Market in Cambridge and participated in the Farmer's Market in Salisbury.

He is survived by his wife Janice Ewell, a sister in law Wanda Zullo of Lewis, DE, a niece Amy Metzner of Lewis, DE, a nephew Joseph Zullo of Texas, several pet chickens and his beloved Mini Golden Doodle Macy.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Baywater Animal Rescue, 4930 Bucktown Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.

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