Leland R. "Lee" Lewis Obituary (1930

Mr. Leland R. "Lee" Lewis, age 77, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on March 2, 1930, in Ripley County, Indiana, the son of Elmer Eugene & Wilma S. Pelsor Lewis, both of whom preceded him in death. He resided nearly all of his life in Jefferson County. He was inducted into the United States Army during the Korean War, rising to the rank of Sergeant. He was honorably discharged on May 9th 1952. He was united in marriage on August 1, 1952, in Jeffersonville to Agnes D. Burress, to this union arrived one son to bless their home. He was employed with Barber Grocery for over 15 years. He later worked a couple of years for Bennaman and became disabled while working for Rexnord Chain Belt in Madison. He enjoyed woodworking, especially building wishing wells and lighthouses. He enjoyed gathering walnuts, ball games especially Baseball, reading, watching country-western movies. He had been a member of the Jefferson County Bluegrass Association and the Jefferson Post 9, of the American Legion. He was raised in the Pilgrim Holiness faith. Leland died Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at 10:22 am at the King's Daughters' Hospital in Madison, Indiana. A LOVING FAMILY Lee will be missed by his wife: Agnes D. Burress Lewis of Madison, Indiana; son: Kevin Lewis of Madison, Indiana; his grandsons: Greg Tyndale & Patrick Lee Lewis; his brothers: Eugene "Gene" Lewis of Madison, Indiana, Paul Lewis & his wife: Frances of West Port, Indiana; his brother's in law & sister's in law: Bob & Marie Burress of Madison, Indiana; Don & Cleda Burress of Madison, Indiana; Wanda Burress of Chelsea, Indiana; Media Lewis of Columbus, Indiana; Doris Jane Lewis of Deputy, Indiana; several nieces, nephews & other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer Eugene & Wilma S. Pelsor Lewis; his brothers: Donald & Carroll Lewis; his brother's in law: Alvin & Harold David Burress; his sister in law: Ella Louise Burress David. FUNERAL CEREMONY Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 1:00 pm, by Rev. Frank McGee at Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive, Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Indiana, with full military honors provided at the graveside by Vevay American Legion Post 185 & Vevay VFW Post 5396. VISITATION Friends may call Saturday from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sunday from 12 Noon until time of the service at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive Madison, Indiana. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Leland Lewis Memorial Fund. Cards are available at the funeral home. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Leland R. "Lee" Lewis, please click here to visit our sympathy store.