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Ronald Lewis Obituary
RONALD LEWIS
ALTON — Ronald Eugene Lewis, 67, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 at his home in Alton after a long battle with cancer.
Born Dec. 18, 1949, in Wood River Hospital, he was the son of Eugene E. and Bette J. (Allsman) Lewis.
He worked for Owens Illinois Glass for many years in both Alton and in Chicago Heights, Illinois, and later at Alton Mental Health Center in Alton for many years.
He is survived by his wife, Jeana, and son and his wife, Mike and Natalie Lewis of Hartford, two grandchildren, Brittani (Damon) Melton and Allison; two great-grandchildren, Addison Melton and Cayson Lewis, and his father, Eugene E. Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard A. Lewis on Nov. 3, 1993, and his mother, Bette J. (Allsman) Lewis on Dec. 4, 2014.
Visitation was from 9 until time funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Reverend Randy Butler officiated. Internment with no service was held later at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Mark and Audrey Wannamaker
September 26, 2017
Sorry for the family's loss. Hope your playing golf in heaven old golf buddy.
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edward thomas jordan,jr.
September 26, 2017
from the jordan family may god you. the class of 1970. heavan gain , earth loss. to god be glory.
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