Mr. Kenneth D Lewis
1935 - 2016
Mr. Kenneth D Lewis
1935 - 2016
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Kenneth Lewis Obituary
Kenneth D. Lewis, 80, of Columbia, Missouri passed away at Boone Hospital on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Funeral Home on Saturday, January 9, 2016 from 1 - 2 pm. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery, Centralia, MO.
Ken was born in St. Clair, MO on June 24, 1935 to Dewey Dale Lewis and Anna Hirsch who preceded him in death. On January 21st, 1961, he married Faye D. Lewis who preceded him in death on April 19, 2013. He retired in 1998 from the University of Missouri. His hobbies were watching and studying the weather and speaking fluently in Spanish.
He is survived by one son, Gary Lewis of Columbia, MO; one daughter, Rebecca Ann (James) Elliott of Columbia, MO; three grandsons, Dawson Lewis, Bradley Elliott and Matthew Elliott and one sister, Rosalie Hammers. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Donnel Lewis.
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Bryce Cordry
January 8, 2016
I am very sorry for your all's loss. I have heard lots of stories of happy times you all had with him. Losing a parent or grandparent is not easy, and my prayers are with your family during this setback in your life.
--Bryce Cordry (close friend of Matt's)
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Jennifer Sipple
January 6, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.
Rebecca Parker
January 6, 2016
dios bendice, usted era un gran hombre. Usted ha hecho del mundo un lugar mejor. El amor siempre , Becky
god bless, you were a great man. You made the world a better place. Love always, Becky
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