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James Lewis Obituary
ZANESVILLE: James "Buck" W. Lewis, age 83 of Zanesville, died 5:30 AM, Friday, April 7, 2017, at his home following a long illness.
He was born Monday, July 24, 1933, in Chester Hill,the son of James Victor Lewis and Delcie Mae (Kennedy) Lewis. He was married on Friday, December 5, 1997 to Lenora (Harris) Lewis who survives.
He was a Christian by faith and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Zanesville Clint Kramer Chapter #12 DAV and American Legion Post #29. Mr. Lewis retired from Watiker and Sons Construction.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four daughters, Millicent Lewis of Raleigh, NC, Dr. Marcia L. Lewis of Zanesville, Cynthia (Tony) Lewis Watson of Raleigh, NC, and Stacie (Timothy) Williamson of Pataskala; four step children, Donna Harris of Canton, Mary Harvey of Zanesville, Shannon Hill of Zanesville and Ricky Marshall; ten grandchildren, Heather, Justin, Mario, Jessica, Heather, Jasmine, Kennedy, Jaylan, Thomas, and Vontisa; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Mae Green and Elizabeth "Libby" Curtis both of Zanesville; several nieces and nephews and his canine companion Prince.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one son, James Craig Lewis; one sister, Eva Dickinson and one brother, Clyde Victor Lewis.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 PM & 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 12, 2017 from 10-11 AM at the Greater Apostolic Church of Christ, 1651 State Street, Zanesville where a funeral service will be held at 11 AM with Elder Terrence E. Brown officiating. Burial will conclude in the Woodlawn Cemetery Veterans Gardens where the US Army, VFW Post #1058 and American Legion Post #29 will conduct full military honors.
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Kathy Dickinson & Family
April 11, 2017
Prayers to the Lewis family may the Lord wrap His arms around the family . God Bless & love sent today.
Susan Hill Samuels & Family
April 11, 2017
May God's peace and love be felt by all you during this time, and know that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal! Amen!
Praise GOD!
Love you, Family
thomas & Gertrude Martin
April 10, 2017
may the blessings of God be with the Lewis Family.!
Rev. Dr. Gloria Wade Dillon
April 10, 2017
Dear Marcia, Millicent, BeBe, Nora and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers at your great loss. May you be comforted and strengthened by The Lord, family and friends and happy memories! The Bible says, "He keeps track of all our sorrows, He collects all of our tears in a bottle."
Love to all,
Gloria
Deborah Fisher
April 9, 2017
BeeBee and family I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I pray that God will comfort you all . Remember all the good times and the times spent as a family. Love you
Rosalind Moone-Darby
April 9, 2017
My prayers go out to the Lewis family. May God grant you peace during your time of loss.
Dr. Brenda Toler
April 9, 2017
Prayers and condolences to the Lewis family. May God grant you gentle comfort at this difficult time. Dr. Brenda Toler
April 8, 2017
Prayers to Uncle Buck's children and wife. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Loved you very much Uncle Buck and will miss you immensely.
Jenny Thompson
April 8, 2017
My deepest condolences to the family of Buck Lewis. You will be missed by all that knew you.Fly high guardian angel. RIH Buck
Michele Scanlon (Nutter)
April 8, 2017
Our condolences in your loss. May God surround you with His love
April 8, 2017
Marcia, Millicent familyI am so sorry to hear of your fathers' passing. Praying for the family that our Lord and Savior comforts you in this time. Absent of body presence of God. Be Blessed. Joan Barrett (Holbert)
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