Robert M. Lewis

Robert M. (Bob) Lewis, 88

MUNCIE - Robert M. "Bob" Lewis, 88, passed away Monday afternoon, July 13, 2015 at The Waters of Muncie from Alzheimer's that had advanced to the point that his body shut down.

He was born March 18, 1927 in Muncie, the son of Bert and Ida (Miller) Lewis. Robert graduated from Muncie Central High School and served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Mr. Lewis owned and operated Lewis Pest Control for more than fifty years prior to his retirement in 2000. While he was in the Pest Control business, he was very involved with the Indiana Pest Control Association and served as president of the association several times.

Bob always had an interest in cars and over the last several years and owned Auto Restorations. He built a kit to install a 5-speed transmission into a Ford Model-A and sold them all over the world. He drove in the Interstate Battery Great Race several years with a 1936 Buick Roadmaster that he restored. He was a member of the Muncie Junto Club and the Central Indiana Old Car Club.

He is survived by his daughter, Kris Lewis, Muncie; his son, Keith Lewis (wife, Jodi), Anderson; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda Cook of Muncie and Beverly Cook of Xenia, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Mary E. Lewis on October 27, 2007.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel, with Rev. Charlotte Overmyer officiating.

Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory, Washington Street Chapel.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.meeksmortuary.com.