McEWEN, Robert G. "Bob" returned to his heavenly home June 1, 2017 in Jefferson, GA. Bob was born to the late Lillian and William McEwen, Sept. 21, 1929 in Cleveland, OH. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary-Carter Faust McEwen; and son, William "Gavin" McEwen. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret "Megan" Britt; son-in law, Ellis "Butch" Britt Jr. of Jefferson, GA; grandsons, Robert Britt and wife Katie of Jefferson, GA, and Wesley Britt, Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Kenlee, Conner and Cohen Britt; and brother, Daniel McEwen. Bob was a very proud United States Marine. He enlisted in 1946 at age 17 and retired as 2nd Lt. in 1967. Following retirement, Bob was a Sales Manager for United Media for another 20 years, retiring as a VP of Sales in 1978. Bob served as President of the US Marine Corp Correspondents Association in 1971, 1997 and 1998. He was Mayor of Indian Shores, FL from 1990-2000 and was Commissioner of Pinellas Suncoast Fire District from 2000-2008. Bob lived life to the fullest. He and Mary-Carter were avid world travelers visiting over 30 countries after retirement. At Bob's request, no services will be held. His ashes will be buried next to his late wife Mary-Carter and son, Gavin at Bay Pines National Veteran's cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL. The family is grateful for condolences, but declines flowers and donations. "Semper Fi"
Published in the Tampa Bay Times from June 3 to June 4, 2017
Published in the Tampa Bay Times from June 3 to June 4, 2017
McEWEN, Robert G. "Bob" returned to his heavenly home June 1, 2017 in Jefferson, GA. Bob was born to the late Lillian and William McEwen, Sept. 21, 1929 in Cleveland, OH. Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Mary-Carter Faust McEwen; and son, William "Gavin" McEwen. He is survived by his daughter, Margaret "Megan" Britt; son-in law, Ellis "Butch" Britt Jr. of Jefferson, GA; grandsons, Robert Britt and wife Katie of Jefferson, GA, and Wesley Britt, Denver, CO; great-grandchildren, Kenlee, Conner and Cohen Britt; and brother, Daniel McEwen. Bob was a very proud United States Marine. He enlisted in 1946 at age 17 and retired as 2nd Lt. in 1967. Following retirement, Bob was a Sales Manager for United Media for another 20 years, retiring as a VP of Sales in 1978. Bob served as President of the US Marine Corp Correspondents Association in 1971, 1997 and 1998. He was Mayor of Indian Shores, FL from 1990-2000 and was Commissioner of Pinellas Suncoast Fire District from 2000-2008. Bob lived life to the fullest. He and Mary-Carter were avid world travelers visiting over 30 countries after retirement. At Bob's request, no services will be held. His ashes will be buried next to his late wife Mary-Carter and son, Gavin at Bay Pines National Veteran's cemetery in St. Petersburg, FL. The family is grateful for condolences, but declines flowers and donations. "Semper Fi"
Published in the Tampa Bay Times from June 3 to June 4, 2017
Published in the Tampa Bay Times from June 3 to June 4, 2017
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