Larry Lynn Ewing

Larry Lynn Ewing age 79 of Purcell, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 1, 2013 while in Phoenix, AZ. Larry was born on May 2, 1933 in Washington, OK. He was the younger of two sons born to Sam Ewing and Wilma (Emerson) Ewing. Larry grew up in Purcell and graduated from Purcell High School with the class of 1951. He then attended the University of Oklahoma and in 1954 he received his Bachelor of Science Degree. After graduating from college, he served several years in the U. S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Larry started his business career as a restaurateur that spanned from Dallas to Houston. He was married to Millie Tinsley and together they had two children, Analisa and Rick. After Millie passed away, Larry moved back to the Purcell area in 1973 and began working for the First American Bank. In 1974 he married and became the husband to Charlene Brown and the father of her son Charles. Larry worked nearly 20 years at the First American Bank and served as President for several years before he retired. For the past 20 years, he has owned his own Real Estate Development Business and Insurance Salvage Business. Larry was a faithful Christian and dedicated member of the First Baptist Church in Purcell. For over 40 years he taught Men's Sunday school, served as a Deacon and had been on various committees. He was a long time member and past president of the Purcell Rotary Club and was active in other various areas of the Purcell community. Throughout his life he has enjoyed playing golf and traveling with his wife Charlene. He is survived by: Wife: Charlene of the home in Purcell Three children: Rick Ewing of OKC Charles Fretwell of Houston, TX Analisa Murray and husband Ryan of Maysville, OK One brother: Wyman Ewing and wife Doris of Pueblo, CO Four grandchildren: Adam Fretwell and wife Stephanie of Calgary Alberta, Canada Bryan Fretwell of Ventura, CA Chance Murray of Norman, OK Clay Murray of Maysville, OK Also several nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Purcell. Interment will be at the Hillside Cemetery in Purcell. In memory of Larry, memorial may be made to the Purcell, First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund. Arrangements are with Wilson-Little Funeral Home in Purcell, OK.

Larry Lynn Ewing

May 2, 1933 - February 1, 2013