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Ricky Chewning
December 12, 2013
Ricky Chewning, 47, was born in Pensacola on October 15, 1966. He was the son of Rev. Roy and Marilyn Chewning. Even though Ricky was born with Downs Syndrome he worked at ARC Jackson County potting plants. He attended Hope School in Marianna. Ricky moved into the Emily Hill group home in Marianna at the age of nine. After Mrs. Hill passed away, he and the other boys moved to the Melody Smith M.J. Group Home in Marianna. Ricky was a resident at Southern Oaks in Pensacola a week before his death. Ricky was an avid fan of Florida State University.
He was predeceased by his mother, Marilyn Whitney and his group home mama, Emily Hill.
He is survived by his father, Roy (Connie) Chewning; two sisters, Karen (Larry) Mallory and Kathy (Lamar) Resmondo; step-sister, Deborah (Mark) Rittiner; two step-brothers, Doug Rhodes and Sean (Tara) Rhodes; and nieces, nephews, several aunts, uncles and many friends.
The family expresses thanks to the aids and families of the Hill Group Home and Smith Home, as well as the nurses at Southern Oaks. Thanks also to Covenant Hospice in Marianna and Pensacola.
Active pallbearers are the minister’s assistants at Gonzalez Baptist Church, Frank Hansford, J.D. Day, Cecil Jernigan, Floyd Coleman, Tom Norris and Roland Oswald.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be may be made to the Gonzalez Baptist Church for the AWANA program or the Step By Step Children’s Enrichment Center.
The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, Friday, December 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Marshall Barrentine officiating.
Interment will follow in Pensacola Memorial Gardens.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
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Roy and Connie,
I just read of the death of your son. My heart goes out to you. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you.
Roy, I read the information on the death of your son . That makes my heart very sad for you and the family. I know you and Marilyn did all you could to make life good for him. Thank you for never giving up. I remember with happiness the days with you and your family many years ago as you pastored the Bratt church. I led singing at times for revivals where you pastored. I always gained from my association with youall. God Bless youall. You are loved!