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Ernest I.
"Ernie" Lewis
May 12, 1929 – June 18, 2013
Lewis, Ernest I. "Ernie", age 84 of Troy, Ohio passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Born May 12, 1929 in Tipp City, Ohio to Frank C. and Pearl M. (Hickman) Lewis. Ernie served his country proudly in the Navy during the Korean War. He retired from A.O. Smith Corporation, Tipp City. Preceded in death by his parents; his stepmother Mary Lewis; his son Steven Lewis in 2000; brothers Richard and Kenneth Lewis; and sisters Opal Fuls, Via Walley, and Jean Hornbeck. Surviving Ernie are his loving wife of 62 years Barbara E. (Thompson) Lewis; children David and his wife Catherine Lewis, Troy; Deanna and her husband Don Young, Troy; and Gary Lewis, Troy. Brother Tom and his wife Connie Lewis, New Haven, KY; Eight grandchildren Bruce (Lisa) Carey, Gig Harbor, WA; Kyle (Mijanou) Lewis, Yellow Springs, OH; Michelle Scott, Troy; Brent Lewis, Tipp City; Nicole Greenwood, Troy; Steve (Kelsey) Lewis, Sidney; Stacie Lewis, Englewood; and Cheryl (Nathan) Scott, West Milton and thirteen great grandchildren. Ernie attended the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene. He loved fishing, old cars, and especially his family, grandkids, and all his friends. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at the Tipp City Church of the Nazarene, 1221 W. Main Street, Tipp City. Pastor Brad Warkentine officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 am until time of service at noon all at the church. Contributions may be made in memory of Ernie to Hospice of Miami County. Arrangements entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH 45371. www.fringsandbayliff.com
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