Joey Wayne Ewing, 53, passed away at Hospice House of Reno County, April 21, 2014 in Hutchinson, Kansas. The son of James and Sarah Ewing, he was born December 9, 1960 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He was a self-employed roofer by trade.

A veteran of the United States Army, he loved fishing and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren fishing as well. He enjoyed creating art by painting canvass, and enjoyed listening to classic rock and roll, particularly, Santana, and, Lynyrd Skynard.

He is survived by his father, James, step-mother Margaret, his wife, Cindy Ewing of the home, 2 sons, John J. Ewing and his wife, Tamarisk of Springfield, Missouri, and, James R. Ewing of Hutchinson; 2 daughters, Ashley L. Hamilton of Hutchinson, and, Amber Dawn Ewing of Haven, Kansas; 1 brother Danny Ewing and his wife, Mary, of Hutchinson, and, 1 half brother, Larry Sain of Homer, Georgia; 1 sister in law, Linda Peters of Hutchinson, Kansas; 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sarah, a brother, Randall, and a daughter, Amanda Lynn. He will be missed by many friends, and in particular, his loving family.

Per his request cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. The family has established the Joey W. Ewing Grandchildren''s Education Fund and gifts may be left at Old Mission - Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas.