Thomas Lewis Obituary
Thomas Paul Lewis, 72, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1953 in Massillon to the late Donald P. and Pauline D. Lewis.
Thomas was the owner and operator of L & M Plumbing for over 30 years. In his spare time, Thomas enjoyed golfing and bowling. He was a dedicated member of the Massillon Elks lodge #441. He was also a member of the Massillon Eagles #190.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his first wife, Toni (Gardner) Lewis.
Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Denise (DelVecchio) Lewis; children, Marcus (Holly) Lewis and Elizabeth Lewis; grandchildren, Alexis Lewis, Jaxson Vickers, and Kennedy Gavin; step-children, Jim (Theana) Baumgardner and Joe Baumgardner; step-grandson, Chase (Amber) Baumgardner; step-great-grandson, Hank Baumgardner (Tom's little buddy); sister, Cindy Dugan; and nephew, Nathan Dugan.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Judes, Shriners Hospital, or Wounded Warriors. All causes that were important to Thomas.
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