Claude Lewis

Claude Lewis, age 90 of Hamilton, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at Glen Meadows. He was born June 10, 1913 the son of Johnnie and Martha (Houston) Lewis. Claude married Virgie Callahan in September of 1934. Claude was born and raised in Laurel County, KY where he grew up working on the family farm, and continued until moving to Hamilton in 1951. In Hamilton he worked for the Mosler Safe Company as an electrician for over 26 years, before retiring March 1, 1977. Claude was a member of the Highway of Holiness.

Mr. Lewis was a simple man who enjoyed a hard day's work. He was proud of his farming and his work at Mosler. He and Virgie enjoyed living in their Hamilton house, sitting on the porch talking to the passer-by's. Here, they spent 37 years in the same home. Claude also loved to fish and hunt, but nothing brought him more joy than that of his family.

He will be deeply missed by his wife, Virgie; son, Lonnie (Mabel) Lewis of Fairfield Township; daughter, Wanda (Jesse) Bellamy of Fairfield Township; brother Raymond Lewis of London, KY; and Edith Steele of London, KY; grandchildren, Marlene (Jimmy) Rogers, Gina (Bill) Fields, Cheri (David) Johnson, and Brett (Michele) Lewis; 8 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Randal; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Saturday May 22, 2004 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield with Rev. James Mullins officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will also be Saturday from 10 a.m. - until time of service at the funeral home. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

10-11 a.m., Saturday May 22, 2004 @ Avance Funeral Home

Service

11 a.m., Saturday May 22, 2004 @ Avance Funeral Home