He loved cruising in his vintage Ford Mustangs with the top down and spending weekends at car shows. A lifelong enthusiast, he had a passion for toys of all kinds and often turned the dining room table into a racetrack for his collection of toy race cars. Known for his quick wit and endless supply of dad jokes, he cherished making his kids laugh and embraced his role as “Big Daddy” to his grandkids—a source of comfort and joy, even for his beloved grand dog.
Survivors include his wife, Andra Massey McEwen; his daughters, Brandi McEwen, Ellyn Christian (husband, Kyle) and Britney McEwen; his grandchildren, Emma, Evelyn and KC Christian; sister, Charlynn Jackson (husband, Harold); and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Evalyn McEwen and his brother, Charlie McEwen.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at First Baptist Church Life Center, Huntsville, Alabama. The funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. John Lemons officiating. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church Mission Fund in his memory.
