Edwin Joseph Lewis, 87
Edwin Joseph Lewis, of Martins Ferry, Ohio, was born August 31, 1934 in Martins Ferry and departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Lebanon at the Springview Hospital. He was 87 years of age.
He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Vineyard Church in Wheeling, West Virginia and was a self-employed contractor, owning and operating Lewis Construction.
Mr. Lewis was a United States Army Veteran from 1955-1957, having served during the Korean War peacetime and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.
He was a former marathon runner, enjoyed playing tennis, golf and was an avid reader. He was given the name Berg in his younger years by Bob, his brother-in-law and later transitioned to Lewis and was always called poppy by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He united in married to his high school sweetheart, Patricia (Patton) Lewis in 1955.
Besides his wife Patricia, he is survived by a daughter: Dr. Candyce Roberts and her husband Dr. Ray and a son: Mark Lewis and wife Pearl; his grandchildren: Heather (Adam) Russell, Dr. Summer (Josh) Tucker, Kendal (Justin) Harden, Brock Lewis and Clay Lewis; his great-grandchildren: River Russell, Seth Russell, Magnolia Russell, Rowan Russell, Witman Tucker, Finley Tucker, Chamberlain Tucker, Millie Tucker, Poppi Harden, Iris Harden, Lux Harden, Honey Harden and Vere Harden all residing in Campbellsville and a brother-in-law: LTC Bob Patton and wife Joan of West Virginia.
A memorial and celebration of life service for Edwin Joseph Lewis will be Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 12:00 P.M. for family and friends in Campbellsville at the Vineyard Church.
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville in charge of arrangements.
