Joseph Benjamin Ewing Jr, "Ben" passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Ben was born on February 15, 1931 in Rehoboth, Delaware to the late J. B. Ewing Sr. and Gertrude Morgan Ewing. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia "Pat" Lowe Ewing, brother Richard Walker Ewing and son-in-law William Pritchett.
Ben graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years in the Korean War with the First Marine Division. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a corporal. In 1995 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League. A year after his discharge from the service he married Patricia Lowe Ewing.
On February 1, 1958 he joined the Delaware State Police. During his career he was stationed in the troops of Sussex County and at Headquarters, Dover. He was also an instructor at the Delaware State Police Academy for 13 years. He retired on February 1, 1978 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Following Ben's retirement from the Delaware State Police, he served as director of the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, from 1979 - 1983. He then became a salesman with Adams Feed (owned by the family of the late Senator Thurman G. Adams) Bridgeville from 1983 to 1987. He was then elected to serve as the Republican House representative for the 35th district, a position he held for 21 years. During his term Ben was instrumental in the renovation and development of the new Visitors Center as a combined State Police barracks, paramedic unit and service center. As a result of his efforts this building now proudly bears his name. Ben chaired the Public Safety Committee and was instrumental in developing the 911 Center, among many other achievements during his tenure as a representative of the 35th District. He also served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee. He was presented with the Defender of Freedom award from the National Rifle Association, and the Delaware Patriot award from the Delaware Sportsmen's Club. He retired from public service in 2008 due to health reasons.
Ben was a member of the Masonic Hiram Lodge No. 21 of the Scottish Rite. Ben was also very active with the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville, DE, serving in every layman's capacity, including Sunday School teacher, and was responsible for the beautiful stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
Ben is survived by his three children Benjamin Burton Ewing (wife Lois), Richard Lowe Ewing (wife Kim), Penny Morgan Ewing Pritchett, nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, as well as his second wife Kathryn (Kitty) Smith Ewing and stepsons Vaughn, Jeff and Matt Esham, and eight step-grandchildren.
Ben was a kind soul and was affectionately known as "gentle Ben". He had a way about him that was welcoming, caring and comforting. He truly cared about his community and the people in it. He will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives he impacted.
Ben graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years in the Korean War with the First Marine Division. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a corporal. In 1995 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League. A year after his discharge from the service he married Patricia Lowe Ewing.
On February 1, 1958 he joined the Delaware State Police. During his career he was stationed in the troops of Sussex County and at Headquarters, Dover. He was also an instructor at the Delaware State Police Academy for 13 years. He retired on February 1, 1978 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Following Ben's retirement from the Delaware State Police, he served as director of the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, from 1979 - 1983. He then became a salesman with Adams Feed (owned by the family of the late Senator Thurman G. Adams) Bridgeville from 1983 to 1987. He was then elected to serve as the Republican House representative for the 35th district, a position he held for 21 years. During his term Ben was instrumental in the renovation and development of the new Visitors Center as a combined State Police barracks, paramedic unit and service center. As a result of his efforts this building now proudly bears his name. Ben chaired the Public Safety Committee and was instrumental in developing the 911 Center, among many other achievements during his tenure as a representative of the 35th District. He also served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee. He was presented with the Defender of Freedom award from the National Rifle Association, and the Delaware Patriot award from the Delaware Sportsmen's Club. He retired from public service in 2008 due to health reasons.
Ben was a member of the Masonic Hiram Lodge No. 21 of the Scottish Rite. Ben was also very active with the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville, DE, serving in every layman's capacity, including Sunday School teacher, and was responsible for the beautiful stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
Ben is survived by his three children Benjamin Burton Ewing (wife Lois), Richard Lowe Ewing (wife Kim), Penny Morgan Ewing Pritchett, nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, as well as his second wife Kathryn (Kitty) Smith Ewing and stepsons Vaughn, Jeff and Matt Esham, and eight step-grandchildren.
Ben was a kind soul and was affectionately known as "gentle Ben". He had a way about him that was welcoming, caring and comforting. He truly cared about his community and the people in it. He will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives he impacted.
Joseph Benjamin Ewing Jr, "Ben" passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Ben was born on February 15, 1931 in Rehoboth, Delaware to the late J. B. Ewing Sr. and Gertrude Morgan Ewing. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Patricia "Pat" Lowe Ewing, brother Richard Walker Ewing and son-in-law William Pritchett.
Ben graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years in the Korean War with the First Marine Division. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a corporal. In 1995 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League. A year after his discharge from the service he married Patricia Lowe Ewing.
On February 1, 1958 he joined the Delaware State Police. During his career he was stationed in the troops of Sussex County and at Headquarters, Dover. He was also an instructor at the Delaware State Police Academy for 13 years. He retired on February 1, 1978 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Following Ben's retirement from the Delaware State Police, he served as director of the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, from 1979 - 1983. He then became a salesman with Adams Feed (owned by the family of the late Senator Thurman G. Adams) Bridgeville from 1983 to 1987. He was then elected to serve as the Republican House representative for the 35th district, a position he held for 21 years. During his term Ben was instrumental in the renovation and development of the new Visitors Center as a combined State Police barracks, paramedic unit and service center. As a result of his efforts this building now proudly bears his name. Ben chaired the Public Safety Committee and was instrumental in developing the 911 Center, among many other achievements during his tenure as a representative of the 35th District. He also served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee. He was presented with the Defender of Freedom award from the National Rifle Association, and the Delaware Patriot award from the Delaware Sportsmen's Club. He retired from public service in 2008 due to health reasons.
Ben was a member of the Masonic Hiram Lodge No. 21 of the Scottish Rite. Ben was also very active with the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville, DE, serving in every layman's capacity, including Sunday School teacher, and was responsible for the beautiful stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
Ben is survived by his three children Benjamin Burton Ewing (wife Lois), Richard Lowe Ewing (wife Kim), Penny Morgan Ewing Pritchett, nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, as well as his second wife Kathryn (Kitty) Smith Ewing and stepsons Vaughn, Jeff and Matt Esham, and eight step-grandchildren.
Ben was a kind soul and was affectionately known as "gentle Ben". He had a way about him that was welcoming, caring and comforting. He truly cared about his community and the people in it. He will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives he impacted.
Ben graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1949. After graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps, where he served for two years in the Korean War with the First Marine Division. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a corporal. In 1995 he received the Distinguished Service Award from the Marine Corps League. A year after his discharge from the service he married Patricia Lowe Ewing.
On February 1, 1958 he joined the Delaware State Police. During his career he was stationed in the troops of Sussex County and at Headquarters, Dover. He was also an instructor at the Delaware State Police Academy for 13 years. He retired on February 1, 1978 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Following Ben's retirement from the Delaware State Police, he served as director of the Methodist Manor House in Seaford, from 1979 - 1983. He then became a salesman with Adams Feed (owned by the family of the late Senator Thurman G. Adams) Bridgeville from 1983 to 1987. He was then elected to serve as the Republican House representative for the 35th district, a position he held for 21 years. During his term Ben was instrumental in the renovation and development of the new Visitors Center as a combined State Police barracks, paramedic unit and service center. As a result of his efforts this building now proudly bears his name. Ben chaired the Public Safety Committee and was instrumental in developing the 911 Center, among many other achievements during his tenure as a representative of the 35th District. He also served as a member of the Homeland Security Committee. He was presented with the Defender of Freedom award from the National Rifle Association, and the Delaware Patriot award from the Delaware Sportsmen's Club. He retired from public service in 2008 due to health reasons.
Ben was a member of the Masonic Hiram Lodge No. 21 of the Scottish Rite. Ben was also very active with the Union United Methodist Church in Bridgeville, DE, serving in every layman's capacity, including Sunday School teacher, and was responsible for the beautiful stained glass windows in the sanctuary.
Ben is survived by his three children Benjamin Burton Ewing (wife Lois), Richard Lowe Ewing (wife Kim), Penny Morgan Ewing Pritchett, nine grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, as well as his second wife Kathryn (Kitty) Smith Ewing and stepsons Vaughn, Jeff and Matt Esham, and eight step-grandchildren.
Ben was a kind soul and was affectionately known as "gentle Ben". He had a way about him that was welcoming, caring and comforting. He truly cared about his community and the people in it. He will be dearly missed by the many people whose lives he impacted.
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