Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Don Lewis
Oct 3rd, 1936 - Nov 28th, 2015Don Edwin Lewis, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.
Don was born on October 3rd, 1936, and always said he didn’t make it very far in life, just across the road. He married Reada Barton on March 11, 1954 in Cisne, and together they celebrated 61 years of marriage. He was a lifetime resident of Flora and lifelong area farmer. Don served numerous positions with the GIRS, a society for the documentation and preservation of Native American Artifacts. He enjoyed spending time with family, and had numerous collecting interests. Don’s love of farming was contagious and inspired future generations to follow in his footsteps.
He is survived by his wife, Reada Lewis of Flora; his children: Dean (Jill) Lewis, Sheri (Scott) Fritschle, Curt (Janet) Lewis, and Tina (Alex) Booth all of Flora; along with 9 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy and Genevieve Lewis. Don was an inspiration to all of his family.
A private funeral service will be held for Don Lewis with interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given to Clay County Hospice. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family with arrangements. Share online condolences and memories with the family at www.frankandbright.com.