Donald Edgar Tewell
- On April 12, 2017
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Donald Edgar Tewell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in his home with his loving family by his side following a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Waynesburg, May 13, 1937, son of the late Donald Ephriam Tewell and Betty Louise Rush Tewell.
Upon graduation, Waynesburg High School Class of 1955, he joined the US Navy, serving with the US Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Three (Sea Bees MCB3) from 1955-1959, stationed in the Phillipines and Okinawa.
Donald worked for General Tire and Rubber Co in Akron, Ohio and new house construction for 10 years, returning to Greene County where he worked for several construction companies and UMWA Construction projects – R.G. Johnson, Atlas, Dick Corp., Carbon Resources to name a few.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, NASCAR Racing, football and hockey. One of his hobbies was wood working and giving his projects away. Samples of his handiwork can be found from coast to coast. He was a devoted husband, father and loyal friend, who will be missed by all.
Survivng are his wife of over 56 years, Judy Harrell Tewell; two daughters, Diane (Jim) McManus of Maryland, Deborah Negley of Waynesburg; son, Thomas Tewell of Waynesburg; three brothers, Terry (Ruth) Tewell of AZ, Tom (Geremy) of NC and Jeff Tewell of TX; Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Deceased in addition to his parents is a son-in-law Ciricus (Butch) Negley.
He was a member and attended the Jefferson United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Jefferson United Methodist Church.
The family is very grateful for the care and compassion he received from the nurses of Amedisys Hospice, Masontown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson United Methodist Church, 190 Washington St., Jefferson, PA 15344.
Please view and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.
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