Gary D. Lewis
September 7, 1940 ~ July 9, 2014
Gary Lewis of rural Greenville, died July 9, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 12, 2014, at 11:00 AM , at the First Christian Church with the Rev. Darryl Bolen officiating. Visitation will be at the church Friday, July 11, 2014, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Gary was born September 7, 1940, to Mearl and Bertie Lewis at their home in Smithboro. He married Bunny Bollman of Hillsboro on March 4, 1961, at the Free Methodist Church in Hillsboro. Survivors include his wife, Bunny, daughter Kathy (Dan) Shimer of Greenville, sons, SGM Jeffrey (Sun) Lewis of Ft. Myer, Virginia and First Officer Jeremy (Victoria) Lewis of Independence, Kentucky, and five grandchildren, Zoe Hueter, Levi Hueter, Dylan Lewis, Andrew Lewis and Hannah Lewis. He is survived by his mother, Bertie, and sisters Phyllis Davidson, Connie (Jerry) Criner, Paula (Burl) Marohl, brothers Terry (Cindy), Jerry and Kevin (Becky) and many nieces and nephews. Gary grew up in Smithboro. He graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in 1958 and Humbolt Institute in 1959. He worked for Ozark Air Lines in Champaign, transferring to St. Louis in 1975, retiring from TWA in 1998. After retiring he was a salesman for Greenville Ford, then was a driver for Zobrist Bus Lines and Doc and Norm Direct. He also was a sub bus driver for Bond County Unit 2. Gary was Scout Master for over 20 years for Troop 57 in Greenville, was a member of the First Christian Church, the Farm Heritage Museum and Bond County Antique Tractor Club. Gary loved the outdoors, driving buses, restoring Ferguson tractors and especially his grandchildren. Gary never met a stranger. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Building Fund or Bond County Hospice.
Service:
Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 11 AM
Greenville First Christian Church 1100 Killarney
Visitation:
Friday, July 11,2 014 from 4-8 PM
Greenville First Christian Church
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So very sorry for your loss Bunny. Mr. Lewis taught me a lot in Boy Scouts for all them years he was a great leader for all of us.prayers to you and your family. God Bless
Gary's death will leave an emptiness in many lives, that can now only be filled with memories of the times shared with him. On his life journey here on this Earth, he touched so many other lives with his outgoing nature and humor. Perhaps, even now-God is smiling. We pray that God will provide comfort for all those who now mourn Gary's departure, from his temporary home here on earth and may the sadness they now experience, be replaced with joy, knowing that he has gone to his real home in Heaven. Amen.
Deepest Condolences to the Lewis family…… Gary was a great & awesome Scout Master for years. Gary took many scouts on all kinds of trips, each time we enjoyed the stories & adventures they shared. He will truly be missed by many. He has now gone to join the Lord in Heaven. We will always remember his great qualities, kindness & gentle nature. Thanks for all the great Memories in Scouting.
Bunny and Family, I am sorry to hear of Gary"s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Our bus trips will never be the same without out our Captain Gary. I know he loved everybody on the bus and he was loved even more.
Gary was a fine person and a great guy from a very special family. My warm thoughts and prayers go out to Mother and the Brothers and Sisters. Although I cannot be there in person, I will always cherish the memories I will have forever. God Bless
Bunny and Family, I was deeply saddened to read about Gary's passing. I have thought of you both many times over the years. Many times I have thought that I would stop in Greenville on the way to Champaign to look Gary up. Gary and I had many memorable times working together in Champaign and he will be missed. My sympathy and prayers are extended to you and all your family.
May these words bring you comfort and hope as they did for our family during our loss. Found at John 11:25 spoken by Our Lord Jesus �½�½"Jesus said to her: "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life." Your neighbor and friend, Maddy Hernandez