John Edward Lewis

John Edward Lewis, 65, of Cloverdale, passed on Oct. 26, 2020.

John was born on Feb. 14, 1955, in Dayton, Ohio, to Wilbur and Brenda Lewis.

He enlisted in the Army in 1972, where he served as a supply clerk in 1st and 2nd Infantry Divisions while stationed in South Korea and at Fort Riley, Kan.

After the Army, John worked as a journeyman commercial roofer for more than 20 years and then as a carpenter before multiple leadership roles in the construction field.

John retired as a commercial construction superintendent in 2019.

To his friends and family, John was known for his willingness to use his talents to serve any and all in need.

John is survived by his wife of 21 years, Kellie Haltom Lewis.

He is also survived by his children, Heather (Markus) Jones, Shawn Lewis, Grant (Kristen) Lewis, Kelsey (Kyle) Brown and Hannah (Alex) Suits; his father, Wilbur Lewis; siblings, Butch (Rita) Lewis, David Lewis, Brenda (Greg) Bauer, Joanne (David) Endsley, Linda Fisher and Bob (Angie) Lewis, and several nieces and nephews.

John’s recent years were filled with the joy of grandchildren who were always eager to spend time with Papaw. He is survived by his nine grandchildren, Christian Lewis, Courtney Lewis, Astrid Jones, Karsten Jones, Corinne Brown, Levi Brown, Ruger Suits, Cecilia Lewis and Camilla Lewis.

John was preceded in death by his mother and his son, John Kelley Lewis.

Visitation will be held at First Baptist Church, 404 Judson Drive, Greencastle, on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. All are welcome (masks required.)

Following the service, a graveside military ceremony will be conducted at the Cloverdale Cemetery, East Robert Weist Avenue, Cloverdale, at 3 p.m. All are welcome.

Donations in John’s name can be made to the Honor Flight Network www.honorflight.org or to First Baptist Church of Greencastle www.fbcgc.com/give.

Funeral services provided by Indiana Funeral Care. https://www.indianafuneralcare.com/.

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