Robert Lee Lewis
December 22, 2019
Date of Service: December 27, 2019
Interment Location: Garden of Freedom
Robert was a loving and loyal husband and father and was a great fisherman. He was a member of Lynn Valley Baptist Church and was retired from Kennametal, where he had worked for 32 years and had a perfect attendance record. Robert was 2nd in the State as a Golden Glove Boxer and was a blood donor awardee for his many blood donations throughout the years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
Those left to cherish his many wonderful memories include his wife of 56 years, Judy Lewis, of the home; his son, Shannon Lewis; his grand-dog, Rowdy; one brother, Gordon Lewis; three sisters, Patsy Leonard and husband Bernard, Roma Smith and husband Pat, and Janice Whittaker and husband David; a brother-in-law, Joe Stonecipher and wife Jenny; and three sisters-in-law, Joan Boardman and husband Ted, Diana Edwards and husband Terry and Bobbie Stonecipher.
A service to celebrate the life of Robert Lee Lewis will be conducted at 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Dennis Wilson, officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.
The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Teddy Lewis, Ernie Holt, Larry Stout, Eddie Williams, Rick Williams, Chris Whitaker and Todd Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be his fishing buddies, Roger Honeycutt and Melvin Nave. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton at 12:15 PM on Friday, to go in procession.
The family would like to especially thank Marcella Widner, who sat with Robert at night, during his illness.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to Lynn Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 1367 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643.
Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website,www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Mr. Lewis and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. Office 423-542-2232, service information and obituary line, 423-543-4917.
