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Columbus Ewing Obituary

Ewing, Rev. Dr. Columbus Was the proud Pastor of the Community Fellowship M.B. Church for over thirty-three years. He was devoted to preserving families, saving souls and helping the needy throughout the community. Rev. Dr. Columbus Ewing's Homegoing Services will take place on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at the Community Fellowship M.B. Church, 4817 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 60644. Wake 10:00 a.m., Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. and Inhumation, Oak Ridge Cemetery, Hillside, IL. Pastor Columbus Ewing will lie-in-state at the church on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Pastor Ewing leaves to cherish his memory, his 4 children, Dr. Shirley, Marcus (Lenell), Marlon (Thais) and Dr. Phyllis (Tommy), 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He may be gone, but his legacy will live on!

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 14, 2018.

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Paulette Douglas

September 18, 2018

I'm sorry for the lost of such a great man of God. RIP

Z L

September 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

September 14, 2018

There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory because those who pass away are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5. You and your family have my deepest condolences.

C E

September 14, 2018

My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your beloved, Columbus. May God embrace you with His comfort, strength, and peace. - Psalm 29:11

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Memorial Events
for Columbus Ewing

Sep

14

Lying in State

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Community Fellowship M.B. Church

4817 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL

Sep

15

Wake

10:00 a.m.

Community Fellowship M.B. Church

4817 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL

Sep

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Community Fellowship M.B. Church

4817 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL

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