Jessie “Bud” Lee McEwen, 63, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021. He was born December 1, 1957 in Yadkin County to the late Houston Jesse “Bip” McEwen and Dorothy Hall McEwen. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette “Tootie” Hutchens. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Selena Cheek McEwen; daughters, Kristy (Greg) Coble, and Jessica (Isaac) Propst; grandchildren, Caden Coble, Caleb Coble, Malachi Propst, Emily Propst, Seth Propst, and Evie Propst; sister, Sandra “Sis” (Terry) Sasser, and brother, Jerry “Gub” McEwen. “Bud” enjoyed fishing, and playing golf, but his greatest joy in life was playing with his grandbabies. There will be a public viewing from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 9th, 2021 at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The family would like to thank all of their friends and family for the loving support and prayers during this time and they would also like to thank the staff of Forsyth Memorial Hospital for the loving care given to “Bud”. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the McEwen family.