Robert L. Ewing Sr., 93, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 1:53 AM on Wednesday. February 18, 2026 at his home.

On June 26, 1932 Robert was born in Fulton County to Alvin Theodore and Effie Eva Mikesell Ewing.  Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Jeanie and brother Richard.

Shortly after high school, Robert answered the call of patriotism serving with the United States Air Force.  He was a member of the USAF specializing as a prop mechanic retiring with an honorable discharge. Robert also worked 20 years in Civil Service at Grisson Air Force Base before retiring.  He was a member of the LeRoy Shelton American Legion # 36 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars # 1343, both of Rochester.

On October 18, 1955, Robert married the love of his life Paula O'Dell Smeltzer . They shared 66 years of life's adventures. They produced five wonderful children.  The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of  two more generations. Sadly, she passed away on March 2, 2022.

Left to cherish the memories of  Robert are a daughter, Donna Ewing of Rochester; four sons: Robert Ewing JR and wife Robin of Akron, Scott Ewing and wife Rose of Athens, Frank Ewing and wife Shelly of Rochester, Fred Ewing and wife Heather of Rochester;   14 grandchildren: Dustin, Tanner, Brandon, Andrea, Alisha, Matthew, Tina, Derrick, Kayla, Cassie, Lucas, Brooke, Chelsea, Blake; twenty four great-grandchildren;  a sister, Jeanie DeRuiter of Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Robert in death are his parents; wife Paula;  grandson, Travis Ewing; great-granddaughter, Samantha Conley; great-grandson, Braxton Musselman; and brother Richard Ewing.

A celebration of life for Robert L. Ewing Sr. will be at 12 noon on Friday, February 20, 2026 in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Friends may visit with the family two hours prior to the service in the funeral home. Chaplain Todd Wilson will officiate.  Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by the Fulton County Veteran's Honor Guard and the US Air Force Honors Team.