Edwin Joseph Lewis, 87, of Martins Ferry, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at the Springview Hospital in Lebanon, KY. He was born August 31, 1934 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Vineyard Church in Wheeling, West Virginia and was a self-employed contractor, owning and operating Lewis Construction. Mr. Lewis was a United States Army Veteran from 1955-1957, having served during the Korean War peacetime and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. He was a former marathon runner, enjoyed playing tennis, golf and was an avid reader. He was given the name Berg in his younger years by Bob, his brother-in-law and later transitioned to Lewis and was always called poppy by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Patricia Lewis
1 daughter: Dr. Candyce Roberts & husband Dr. Ray
1 son: Mark Lewis & wife Pearl
5 grandchildren: Heather (Adam) Russell, Dr. Summer (Josh) Tucker, Kendal (Justin) Harden, Brock Lewis and Clay Lewis
13 great-grandchildren: River Russell, Seth Russell, Magnolia Russell, Rowan Russell, Witman Tucker, Finley Tucker, Chamberlain Tucker, Millie Tucker, Poppi Harden, Iris Harden, Lux Harden, Honey Harden and Vere Harden, all residing in Campbellsville
Brother-in-law: LTC Bob Patton & wife Joan of West Virginia
Memorial & Celebration of Life Service: Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 12:00pmET for family and friends in Campbellsville at the Vineyard Church
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
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