John E. Lewis
John E. Lewis, age 79 of Richwood, died Friday, March 7, 2008 at Marion General Hospital following a short illness.
He was born December 11, 1928 in the Richwood area to the late John L. and Irene (Kinikin) Lewis. He was a retired machinist working for Huber Manufacturing in Marion and was also a farmer. He enjoyed the outdoors and collecting antiques. He was an active member of the Richwood Gun and Game Club for many years, as well as the Union County Archaeology Club and the Marion Hobby Club.
On August 21, 1949 he married Jocelyn Evans, who preceded him in death on March 4, 2006.
John is survived by his children, David (Carol) Lewis, Marion; Debra Lewis, Marion; Steve (Ruth) Lewis, Raymond; grandchildren, Kristen Lewis, Denver, Colorado; Sarah Lewis, Elkhart, Indiana; Paul, Ben, Hannah and Bethany, all of Raymond; and one sister, Imogene Sehnert, Carbondale, Illinois.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Azile Phillips and a brother, Joseph R. Lewis.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Pastor Wayne Evans officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call from 5 to 8 PM on Monday.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Northern Union County Fire and EMS at 602 N. Franklin St., Richwood, OH 43344 or the Richwood Gun and Game Club, P. O. Box 112, Richwood, OH 43344. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballingerfuneralhome.com
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