Ewton, William "Bill"

Navy Veteran Retired From TVA After 32 Years

  • Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Bill Ewton
Bill Ewton

William “Bill” Ewton, 74, of Signal Mountain, died on Monday, March 5, 2012 in a local health care facility.   

He was a Navy veteran, retired from TVA after 32 years of service, and was a member of Signal Mountain Church of the Nazarene.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Lannie and Thelma McCrary Ewton; sisters, Joyce Powell and Mildred Thompson; and stepchildren, Marla Irwin Byrd and David Irwin.

Survivors include his wife, Catherine “Cathy” Lanham Ewton; sons, Bill Ewton Jr. and Jonathan Ewton; step-son, Randal Irwin; stepdaughter, Lori Irwin (Keith) Zeller; sister, Elsie Mae Ridge; brothers, Lee (Betty) Ewton and James (Hazel) Ewton; grandchildren, Chris Ewton, Barrett Ewton, James Lusk, Patrick Irwin, Olivia and Amelia Zeller; great-grandchild, Jordan Ewton; several nieces and nephews; mother of his sons, Elsie Ewton.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 8, in Chattanooga Memorial Park with Mike Laskowski, Reverend Don Taylor, Reverend John Andrus and Reverend Don Hawkins officiating.  

Visitation is from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, at  Lane Funeral Home, 601 Ashland Terrace.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chattanooga or the American Cancer Society, Memorial Foundation Hope Lodge, 2008 Charlotte Avenue, Nashville, Tn. 37203.  

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