Lester Gene Lewis

Lester Gene “Pops” Lewis, 63 of Valdosta, GA died suddenly on Friday, March 24, 2006 in Homestead, FL. He was born on February 19, 1943 in Nashville, GA. He went to school in Clewiston, FL and then joined the United States Navy. During this time he met his wife, in California. He worked as a millwright for more than 30 years, having worked as a supervisor for Allison Metal Fabrication and Foster Wheeler. He loved fishing and spending time with his boys. He was greatly loved by his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carrol Lewis of Valdosta; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Teresa Lewis, Allan and Kim Lewis, Kenny “Pookie” Lewis all of Lake Park; grandchildren, David and Corey Lewis, Brooke and Heather Lewis all of Lake Park, Zack and Jordan Lewis of Atlanta, Tyler Lewis of Hahira; his mother, Oral Lee Lewis of Lake City, SC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenneth and Sue Lewis, Ronnie and Terry Lewis of Charleston, SC, Donnie and Kathy Lewis of Lake City, SC of Clewiston, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Ona Lee and Jack Herring of Clewiston, FL; his parents-in-law, Elmer and Evelyn Bradley and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, W. L. Lewis and a brother, Garth L. Lewis.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2006 in the chapel of the Carson McLane Funeral Home with Reverend Keith Stith officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 1512 Gillionville Rd., Albany, GA, 31707. Condolences may be conveyed on the Obituary page at www.mclanefuneralservices.com. Carson McLane Funeral Home


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602