Jerry Wayne Lewis Obituary (1938 - 2017)

Jerry Wayne Lewis, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away, Monday, January 16, 2017 in the Heartford House in Owensboro, KY. He was born April 5, 1938 in Madisonville to the late Cecil Lewis and Sadie Hall Lewis. He was also preceded by his beloved daughter, Mechiele Maddox. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Cummings Lewis; four daughters, Caris Lewis of Madisonville, Emily (Anthoney) Eden of Slaughters, KY, Jennifer (Steven) Hopper of Madisonville and Lindsey (George) Townsell of Nortonville, KY; two sons, Carson Lewis of Madisonville and Byron (Tracy) Lewis of Nortonville; three sisters, Lana (Lonnie) Burgett of Hanson, KY, Judy (David) Crick of White Plains, KY and Brenda (Tommy) Blades of Dawson Springs, KY; one brother, Ronnie (Tessa) Lewis of White Plains and fifteen grandchildren. He was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Nortonville and attended the First Christian Church in Madisonville. Jerry had a strong work ethic and he spent his life working to provide for his family. Jerry was a workaholic but 'Nothing was ever finished' would be the best phrase to explain his outlook on life. Even though his work was important; he found it important to enjoy his life with his wife, children and grandchildren. Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Cummings and Rev. Steve Rutherford officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M Wednesday and after 9:00 A.M until the service time Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Timmy Maddox, Timmy Ferrell, Andy Blades, Jay Burgett, Greg Adams, Chris Adams, Anthoney Eden and Andrew Eden. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Hulsey, Jon Compton and Joe Wiles.