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John Edward Lewis

Obituary John Lewis

John Edward Lewis, 68, of Weston, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital. 

He was born in Weston on April 27, 1953, a son of the late Urban Junior and Eula Mae Dolan Lewis. He is survived by his stepmother Charlotte Lewis of Weston. 

On March 28, 1987, he was united in marriage to Pamela K. Collins Lewis, who survives. Also surviving are one daughter Samantha Stewart of Burnsville; two grandsons:  Devon Jaymz Stewart, who resided at the home, and Jhonathan Jerome Stewart of Burnsville; an “adopted grandson” Tyrus Ables; two brothers:  Stanley Lewis and wife Pam and James Lewis and wife JoAnn, both of Weston; one step-brother Rodney Hoover and wife Becky of Buckhannon; two brothers-in-law and several sisters-in-law, including his “favorite” sister-in-law Patricia Richard of Selbyville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; his Navy brothers: Greg Eames, Carroll Bland, Dick and Mike St. Pierre, Robert Brost, and Paul Proctor; and two very special friends: Denzil Wine and Sandra Allen. 

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one step-brother Bobby Hoover.

Mr. Lewis was a veteran of the US Navy and had served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy. He was an Associate Member of the Beech Mountain Sportsmen’s Club and loved being outdoors camping, hunting, and fishing, especially for brook trout, and spending time with his grandchildren.

At the request of the deceased, the body will be cremated.  A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 1-4:00 PM, at the Heavner & Cutright Funeral Chapel.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the funeral chapel to assist the family with funeral expenses. 

Online condolences may be extended to the Lewis family at www.heavnerandcutright.com. The Lewis family entrusted the Heavner and Cutright Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service with the arrangements.

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