Elmer G. Lewis, age 89

Elmer G. Lewis, age 89, of Spindale, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016.

Born on October 4, 1926 in Harlan County, Kentucky, he was a son to the late Elijah Lewis and Arwillie Creech Lewis. Elmer was a WWII United States Army veteran, and was a part of the first occupational forces in Germany. He retired from Waste Water Management in Detroit, Michigan after 35 years of service. Mr. Lewis was an alumni member of Warren Wilson in Swannanoa, NC and a Lifetime Masonic Lodge Member, Bledsoe, Kentucky in Pine Mountain. He enjoyed woodworking, pheasant hunting and duck hunting.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Herb Lewis, Owen Lewis, Omer Lewis, Darwin Lewis; and one sister, Eva Warfield.

Survivors include his two daughters, Debra Dale of Spindale, Karen Keck and husband Michael of Rutherfordton; one sister, Una Warfield of Gordon, Kentucky; one brother, Arnold Lewis and wife Faye of Kingsport, Tennessee; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted at Pleasant View Community Church with Reverend Danny McCain officiating.

Memorial donations are suggested to Hospice of Rutherford County, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.