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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Charles Edward
Lewis
November 27, 1928 – November 10, 2015
Obituary
of Wheeler, Illinois passed away at 7:00 PM - Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Effingham, Illinois.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM – Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois with Mike Elliott officiating. Burial will be in the Wheeler Cemetery in Wheeler, Illinois with full military rites by the Jasper Post #20 American Legion. Visitation will be held 9:30-11:30 AM – Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the funeral home. In loving memory of Charles, memorials may be made to the Evergreen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center or donor's choice. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Charles was born on November 27, 1928 in North Muddy Township, Jasper County, Illinois the son of Vergil Daniel and Ivy Fern (Donaldson) Lewis. He married Joyce Ann Mitchell on April 19, 1953 at the Wheeler Christian Church in Wheeler, Illinois. Charles served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean Conflict.
Charles retired from Fedder's in Effingham after 40 years and also farmed for many years. He was a member of the Wheeler Christian Church in Wheeler, Illinois, Jasper County Farm Bureau and Jasper American Legion Post #20 in Newton, Illinois.
Charles is survived by-
Wife of 62 years- Joyce Lewis of Wheeler, Illinois
6 Children- Diane Jones of Montrose, Illinois
David C. (Ruby) Lewis of Louisville, Illinois
Carolyn J. Lewis of Wheeler, Illinois
Steven A. (Debra) Lewis of Montrose, Illinois
James L. (Lana) Lewis of Marshall, Illinois and
Jeffrey D. Lewis (Carrie) of Marshall, Illinois
Grandchildren-
Mary (David) Lindsey; Myra (Bill) Laycoax; David M. Lewis; Joshua Jones;
Dr. Jared (Dr. Lisa Phifer) Jones; Shawn (Jennifer) Lewis; Dr. Tiffany (David) Allen; Brady Lewis;
Daniel (Tabatha) Lewis; Jessica Lewis; Justin Lewis; Amber Rush; Chris (Ashley) Rush; Amber Soliz; Andrew Chapman and Alan Chapman.
16 Great Grandchildren
Charles was preceded in death by his parents and brothers George Eugene and Donald Vergil Lewis and son-in-law Douglas Jones.
Services
Visitation
Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Wright Funeral Home)
9:30 - 11:30 am
Funeral Service
Meyer Funeral Home (formerly Wright Funeral Home)
Starts at 11:30 am
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