Ernest A. Chewning
February 22, 1930 - June 22, 2017
ERNEST AMOS CHEWNING, 87, of Trenton passed away June 22, 2017. Mr. Chewning was born February 22, 1930 to the late George and Minnie Chewning in Dixie County, and had spent all his life in the Dixie and Gilchrist County areas. He had worked for several years as an equipment operator for Dixie County, was a Correctional Officer at Cross City Correctional, and was a Veteran of the United States Army and served during the Korean War. Mr. Chewning was of the Baptist faith and was a long time member of William T. Carlton Lodge #46 Free and Accepted Masons of the State of Florida, serving as Chaplin for several years. Mr. Chewning is survived by his daughter Theresa Durden, his grandchildren Daniel Knuckles and Kaitlyn Davis, his caregivers Cindy and Ronnie Chesnut and other nieces and nephews, and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Chewning. Funeral services for Mr. Chewning will be held 3:00 PM Monday, June 26, 2017 graveside in the Cross City Cemetery, with Pastor Bobby Lindsey officiating. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400 and Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com
ERNEST AMOS CHEWNING, 87, of Trenton passed away June 22, 2017. Mr. Chewning was born February 22, 1930 to the late George and Minnie Chewning in Dixie County, and had spent all his life in the Dixie and Gilchrist County areas. He had worked... View Obituary & Service Information