1926
Joseph
2015
Joseph Charles Lewis
July 25, 1926 — May 30, 2015
Joseph Charles Lewis, age 88 of Hastings, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at his residence.
Joe was born on July 25, 1926 in Orangeville, Michigan, the son of Emery Benjamin and Agnes (Suncrant) Lewis. He attended the Orangeville Country School. Joe honorably served in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II, 1942 - 1946. He married Mary Ellen Brock on November 16, 1943 in Denver, Colorado.
Joe worked for the Tyden Corporation for 35 1/2 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Prairieville Bible Church. Joe enjoyed music, golf, playing games and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Agnes Lewis and 10 siblings.
Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Lewis, daughters, Lawanda (Roger) Converse, Sharon (Jasper) Travis, Lenay Lawrence, Cheryl (Dave) Snyder, Sue Lewis, son, Wesley Lewis, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Girrbach Funeral Home at 2pm. A one hour visitation will precede the memorial service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Pastor Bernard Blair and Pastor Doug Davis will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery with full military honors, provided by the American Legion Post #45 of Hastings, Michigan and Active Military.
Joe was born on July 25, 1926 in Orangeville, Michigan, the son of Emery Benjamin and Agnes (Suncrant) Lewis. He attended the Orangeville Country School. Joe honorably served in the U.S. Air Corps during World War II, 1942 - 1946. He married Mary Ellen Brock on November 16, 1943 in Denver, Colorado.
Joe worked for the Tyden Corporation for 35 1/2 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Prairieville Bible Church. Joe enjoyed music, golf, playing games and spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery and Agnes Lewis and 10 siblings.
Joe is survived by his wife of 72 years, Mary Lewis, daughters, Lawanda (Roger) Converse, Sharon (Jasper) Travis, Lenay Lawrence, Cheryl (Dave) Snyder, Sue Lewis, son, Wesley Lewis, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
A Memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Girrbach Funeral Home at 2pm. A one hour visitation will precede the memorial service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm. Pastor Bernard Blair and Pastor Doug Davis will officiate the service. Burial will take place at Hastings Township Cemetery with full military honors, provided by the American Legion Post #45 of Hastings, Michigan and Active Military.
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