Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:36 am

Mr. James Ledford Lewis, 69, of Bostic, NC, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2010. A private service will be held by the family at a later date.

Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Leathy Toney Lewis; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Francis Lewis of the home; 1 son, Mark Lewis of Rutherfordton; 2 daughters, Sharon Blanton of Forest City, and Lisa Taylor of Forest City; 2 sisters, Nadine Greenlee of Spindale, and Margie Bradley of Henrietta; 5 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

Harrelson Funeral Home, Caroleen, NC is serving the family.