Roger Earl Lewis

December 23, 2013

Roger Earl Lewis, 57, of Jay,  passed away on December 19, 2013. Earl was born June 27, 1956, in Brewton, to Oliver and Bonnie (Petty) Lewis. He graduated from Jay High School in 1974 and from Pensacola Junior College in 1985 with a degree in Industrial Technology. On August 19, 1977 he married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Dianne Shell Lewis in Jay. He was an instrument mechanic with International Paper for 27 years. Family was most important in his life. He spent his time passing on his passion for sports to his grandson, Braden. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and most of all loving his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Oliver and Bonnie Lewis of Jay.

He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Dianne Shell Lewis; his children, Trent Lewis (Amelia Weekley) of Milton, Cassie Lewis Odahowski (Peter) of Orlando, his grandson Braden Lewis of Milton; his sisters Joan Eddy, Janice Lee (Bobby), Elizabeth Taylor; his brothers, James Lewis (Doris), and Ken Lewis (Gloria); his loving parents-in law, Huston and Gwendolyn Shell, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Pallbearers will be his nephews, Chuck Taylor, Blake Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Austin Lewis, Robby Lee, and Jeremy Odom.

Honorary pallbearers will be his friends Dave Dunn, Jack Brooks, Dennis Medlock, and Scott Jeudevine.

Services were held at the Jay First Baptist Church, Monday, December 23. Reverend Chip Fox and Reverend Earle Greene officiated the service.

Burial was at Pine Level Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Jay First Baptist Building Fund or to the American Diabetes Association.

Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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One Response to “Roger Earl Lewis”

  1. william r cox on December 26th, 2013 1:47 pm

    One of the best E/I people we had at the paper mill. Just an good old boy that will be truley missed WILD MAN COX

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