James Emory Lewis (GROVETOWN, Ga.)

GROVETOWN, Ga. - Went home to be with the Lord at the age of 93 on Monday, December 29, 2008 at the home he shared with his wife, Lila Hensley Lewis. Mr. Lewis was born on September 3, 1915 in Crawfordville, GA. to Y.B. and Mary Lewis and spent the remainder of his life in Richmond and Columbia County. He graduated from Richmond Academy in 1933. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church where he served and was Chairman of many church committees including Methodist Men, Sunday school teacher, Usher, and FLP Senior Group. He served in the United States Army during WW II in the Army Airways Communication System from 1942 until 1946. His overseas tour was in the Philippines and New Guinea where he received several decorations including the Would War II Victory Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68, Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal with 2 bronze stars, and the American Service Medal. He was endowed with a friendly, vibrant personality and never met a stranger. These attributes embraced his sales profession. He worked at Phoenix Oil Company for approximately 30 years in sales until his retirement in 1984. Family members in addition to his devoted wife of 53 years include daughters: Julie L. Davis and husband Mike and Sherry L. Guillot and husband David; granddaughters: Lindsey Davis and Taylor Davis; great-grandson: Weston Davis Lee all of Grovetown. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Marvin United Methodist Church with Rev. John Giglio officiating. Interment will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be: Ed Booth, Bill Jenks, William Lewis, Lewis De Beaugrine, David Cole, James Rachels, and Dr. Thomas Farr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ray Usry, Walter Fulghum, Victor Casella, Alton Pritchard, Milton Berry, and Casper Fulghum and are requested to assemble at the church at 1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 1, 2009 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors 214 Davis Rd, Augusta, GA 30907. (706) 364-8484. www.thomaspoteet.com . Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com

The Augusta Chronicle-December 31, 2008