Tony Lanier Ewing, 68, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Ewing was born April 9, 1950 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Frank Bost and Eloise Ewing Myers. He was of the Baptist faith. Tony enjoyed reading his Bible. He loved spending time with his granddaughter, Brittny, was an avid fisherman and enjoyed NASCAR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Jo Myrick Ewing. Mr. Ewing is survived by his son, Jason Lee Ewing and Pamela of Salisbury; and his granddaughter, Brittny Leigh Mielke and husband Khyle of Statesville. Visitation: The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2018 at Lady’s Funeral Home. Service: A funeral service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joey Spry will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove with military rights provided by the Rowan County Honor Guard. Memorials: Memorials may be sent to Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Rd., Statesville, NC, 28625. The family would like to thank the staff of Gordon Hospice House for their compassion and care. Lady’s Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family of Mr. Ewing. Remembrances may be sent to the family online at www.ladysfuneralhome.com.