John Jay Ewing

McMinnville, TN resident and Ocala, FL native John Jay Ewing, age 70, was born August 1, 1949 and died March 2, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired Church of Christ Minister and a member of Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late F.E. and Ruby Tallant Ewing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by niece, Lauren Ewing. He was married to Alana Lankford Ewing of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Janna Ewing of McMinnville; brother, David Ewing of Ashland City, TN; and nephew, Morgan Ewing of Ashland City, TN. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Central Church of Christ with Ben Bailey and Frank Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.