James Richard Ewell, 78, of Dunkirk (formerly of College Park, MD and Washington, DC) passed away in Dunkirk on June 9, 2017. James was born on May 23, 1939 in Washington, DC to the late James and Bertha Layton Ewell. He was employed as a truck driver for 17 years with Giant Food and was based in Silver Spring, MD.

James enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. James is survived by his daughter-in-law, Morella Ewell of Dunkirk, three grandchildren, Christina Marie Ewell, Orianna Marie Ewell and Michael Rigoberto Ewell and two great-grandchildren, Damian and Donovan Gonzalez. His wife, Joyce Jane Ewell , son, James Ewell and sister, Martha Wood predeceased him. Arrangements by Raymond Wood Funeral Home.