Graveside service for SSG (Retired) Lloyd S. Ewing will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin with his son, Rev. Billy Ewing, Las Vegas, NV officiating.

Burial with Full Military Honors will be under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the funeral home from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Lloyd S. Ewing, 89, Lawton, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in a Lawton hospital.   He was born October 8, 1927 in Webster City, IA to Earl L. and Irene R. (Brower) Ewing.  He was drafted into the US Army at a young age and retired as a Staff Sergeant at Fort Sill in 1972.  He served in Korea and Vietnam, and earned the following awards during his service: The Bronze Star Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Korean Service United Nations Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Army Commendation Medal, Army Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal 4th Award and the Marksman Badge (Rifle).  He married Eloise Clopton on August 9, 1952 in Springfield, MO.  She passed away May 15, 2011.  Lloyd was a loving and kind father to his children, but raised them with a firm hand, teaching them the lessons life cannot teach.  He was a member of the Comanche County Coin Club where he held the office of president from 1994 until 2003.  He was an avid golfer and bowler.  He was the president of his bowling league at Thunderbird Lanes, where he bowled many a tournament and was affectionately known as "Sparrow" to many.  Lloyd was a loving husband to his wife until the day he passed away.  He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his children, James Lloyd Ewing and his wife of the Netherlands, Lisa Kay Ewing of the home, Don Ewing of Springfield, MO and Billy Ray Ewing and his wife of Las Vegas, NV.  He is also survived by a brother Raymond Ewing of Albert Lea, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Eloise.