Thomas Eric Ewing, 61, of Wooster passed away peacefully in his home at 11:37 AM Monday, July 14th, 2025. He was surrounded by his family and the Holy Spirit.
Tom courageously battled and lived with incurable cancer for over six years.
Tom was born April 25,1964 to William and Janice Ewing (Stiner). He was a 1982 graduate of Hillsdale High School and Capital University in 1986. Tom married Lucy Reed on November 5th, 1988, and they were blessed with two beautiful children.
He was an incredibly hardworking and loving man who lived by his faith. Many looked up to him not just for his tree-like stature, but by the gentle wisdom of his soul.
He made his second home at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), of Wooster, where he was Trustee Emeritus, served on the Senior Leadership committee, and raised his family. He was a servant leader in the deepest sense of the word. He greatly enjoyed serving others especially on disaster relief trips with his church family.
Tom worked many years in construction until he found his calling working for himself as a landscaper. He had an artistic gift working with stone retaining walls and patios and enjoyed his labor and the many clients he befriended over the years.
Tom maintained a lifelong spirit of curiosity, wonder, and determination that helped him live every day to the fullest. He enjoyed hiking, traveling, and being in God’s beautiful creation. Memories from family vacations and road trips held a special place in his heart.
Tom’s family and friends meant everything to him. He loved working with his son Zack and spending time with his daughter Erica. Tom’s nieces, nephews and his first granddaughter, baby Jade brought great joy to him. He had many wonderful memories of growing up with cousins. Tom maintained a goofy sense of humor that made all who knew him smile. He was sensitive to and deeply proud of the family and love that surrounded him.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws David and Dorothy Reed, his brother Mark, sister-in-law Jenise, several loved aunts and uncles, and his cousin Nelson Andrew Riedel.
He is survived by his loving wife Lucy, son Zachary (Olivia), daughter Erica; brother Todd Ewing, stepmother Carol Ewing, Lucy’s special aunt Sue Wohlford, his aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also loved and survived by his sister-in-law Brenda (Cisco) Slepko, brother-in-law Frank (Becky) Reed, German exchange student daughter Alex (Sebastian) Leveau; nieces Lexi (Colby) Hinkle, Katie (Cody) Jarrett, Lorin Ewing, Delaney Reed; nephews Jeffrey (October) Needham, Joshua (Kristiann) Hau, Jonathan Ewing, Tristan Reed; His great nieces and nephews Izzy, Easton, Kat, Joie, Ellie, Emery, Jenise, Jude; and his beloved granddaughter Jade Ewing.
Tom will be deeply missed, but his spirit of love and passion for life will live on in all who knew and loved him. We give special thanks to our Lifecare Hospice team Erin, Destini, Christine, and Chaplain Daron and for all the support of his friends.
Funeral service to be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Central Christian Church, 407 N. Market St., Wooster with Rev. Joel Engman officiating. Interment is to follow at Wooster Cemetery after the service.
Friends will be received on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 3:00 – 7:00 PM at the church.
Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
To Tom’s dearest family and friends, our sympathy on his passing. He will always be remembered for his quiet easy going spirit. He had a great smile and loved his family so much. I feel fortunate our paths crossed.
We love you Lucy, Erica and Zach. Cherish the wonderful memories.
Dear Lucy, Zach and Erica, I ‘m so sorry to hear about Tom’s passing. May he rest in peace in God’s loving arms. May God bless you all with many happy memories of special times together.
With sympathy,
Doris (Brenda’s friend)
Tom was beloved by everyone who met him. My deepest sympathy to Lucy, Zach,Erica and family. I always called him Shorty. He towered above me. Always kind, hard working and a wonderful husband and father and to so many, a friend.Rest in peace, gentle one. You will be missed.
Lucy, Erica, & Zach we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He was such a kind, hard working person who loved his family so much! Cherish the wonderful memories. Prayers to you all during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
The Arwood Family
Lucy, Zach, Erica, & family. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was such a creator and loved watching him build. We loved living across from you on Buckeye Street. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I was very saddened and sorry to hear the news of Tom’s passing. My deepest condolences are being sent to his family and all his friends during this difficult time. I met Tom during our time at Capital University and graduated with him in 1986. Tom became a great friend of mine and I will always remember his hard work ethic, kind spirit and unique sense of humor. I’m blessed our paths crossed and may you now rest in peace after fighting a courageous battle with an incurable disease. Prayers to the family and cherish the many memories together! God Bless!!!
He was such a hard worker and he will be remembered for those skills and honesty in the trades.
Lucy, Erica, and Zach, Tom was a skilled builder of beautiful stone and brick walks and walls, that because they were so
well built, will last forever much like our memories of Tom. What Tom touched became better because of the quality of
his work and the talent given to him by God.
So sorry to read of Tom’s passing : Tom was a fine caring man with a most wonderful sense of humor.Sincere sympathy to Lucy ,children,all family& friends. Rest eternally with no more pain in you beautiful new home. 🙏🏻✝️🙏🏻
I am grateful to have met Tom and his family this year. His earth-side strength, along with his will to truly live and love life, so fully, was extremely beautiful and inspiring to witness.
My heart goes out to you, Lucy, Erica, and Zach.
Lucy, Zach and Erica,
We extend our deepest condolences to you and are very sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days ahead.
Tom and Kelly Smith
Dear Lucy, I extend my thoughts and prayers to you and your children and your new grandbaby on your loss of Tom. Passing along prayers for strength during this time of loss. Love and hugs, always.
Betts Davidhizar
Dear Lucy,
My sympathies to you on Tom’s passing.
Hugs and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time
To the Ewing family, my deepest sympathy to you as you move forward without Tom. Remembering his goodness will help fill the hole in your heart. Keeping you in prayer.
The residents of the Field Stone Condominiums will always remember the excellent work that Tom and Zack did for our property. They were such a pleasure to work with over the years. Our prayers are with the family.
I didn’t know him for very long, but I knew he was special to all who loved him. A really nice person who served others with a compassionate heart. Blessings to the family..
Lucy,Zach and Erica,
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. He was such a hard worker
and good person. I will miss him. We always got along so well.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean Philippi
Lucy, Zach, and Erica,
Thinking of you all and so sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. Nick and I have always looked up to Tom and to the example he set. Individually, and as a couple, you have had a quietly oversized influence on us as role models. Wishing you the best and hope to see you soon.
Nick and Annie Randall
Our deepest sympathy to the Ewing family on the loss of Tom. He worked on our yard and was so brave and positive as he did so. He was an inspiration in my husband’s battle with cancer. Zach was also such a help. Both were just a joy to have around. I am saddened to hear that he lost his fight, and know he will be very much missed by all that knew him. RIP.
Lucy,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord comfort you during this time.
Chris and Yvette Dalessandro
Lucy & family, we are so sorry to learn of Tom’s passing. We remember such a kind and gentle soul who was a gifted carpenter among many other skills. Please accept our condolences and may the wonderful memories you have carry you through the times ahead. Marylou & Rob LaLonde
Sending my condolences to Erica and family at this time of loss for your Dear Father.