Harold E. Sewell

Harold E. (Rip) Sewell, 89, of Enon entered the gates of heaven into the loving arms of his Lord Thursday, February 19, 2015. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 9, 1925 in Dayton to the late Chester and Elsie (Sewell) Setty. Harold was a proud Marine Corp. Veteran of WWII and a devoted member of the Maiden Lane Church of God at West Enon. He loved his Lord and his family with all his heart. He lived a full, happy, adventurous life. He retired from NCR after 35 years of service, but worked many various other jobs including his last job at the Speedway headquarters until he was 80 years old. While at Speedway he envisioned and helped blaze a one mile long certified wildlife trail for the Speedway campus. A special sign was erected on the trail to commemorate his accomplishments. Harold and Rua lived in Ohio, Delaware, South Carolina, and Florida before they returned to their home in Ohio for good. So many things can be said about the wonderful man he was. He loved to travel, bowl, sing, work puzzles, watch NASCAR, play all kinds of games and check out Facebook on his computer. Harold was a deputy sheriff with the Clark County police. He was a Boy Scout leader and a member of the Lions Club. Harold started Little League Baseball in Medway, Ohio. He was very active and involved at every church he and his wife attended and was a great inspiration and was loved by everyone who knew him. His faith, love and strength made him the special person he was. Harold is survived by his wife, Rua Eileen (Lipscomb) Sewell, whom he married March 9, 1946 (69 years) on his birthday. Harold leaves a son, Jim and (Kathy) Sewell of Enon, a daughter, Deborah and (Jim) Brown of Enon, five grandchildren, Starr Butler, Dena Brown, Jamey Brown, Jennifer (Steve) Lookabaugh, and Roy (Sandy) Sewell and a sister, Janice Sparks in Alaska. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Verle Sewell and Roy Sewell and a granddaughter, Julie Sewell. Harold has eight great grandchildren, Amber, Derek, Kristina, Roy Jr., Mathew, Andrew, Kate and Olivia and one recent great great grandchild, Oliver along with numerous nieces, nephews and a host of many relatives and special friends who loved him. The family would like to extend thanks to Dayton, Ohio VA Hospice for the care given in the final days of his life and especially all those who cared and prayed for him. He loved you all very much. A funeral service will be conducted 10:00 am Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Maiden Lane Church of God, 4800 Snider Road, Fairborn, Ohio 45324 with Pastor Dan Fiorini officiating. Burial will follow the service in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held 5:00-8:00 pm Monday at the church. Adkins Funeral Home, Enon, is assisting Harold’s family with his final wishes. www.adkinsfunerals.com

Harold E. Sewell

March 9, 1925 - February 19, 2015