Gene Lewis

Gene T. Lewis, age 79, of Erwin, passed away, November 30, 2008 at Unicoi County Memorial Hospital. A native of Unicoi County, he was the son of the late Harry and Della Harris Lewis. Gene started his working career at Clinchfield Railroad retiring from CSX in 1993. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, American Legion, Elks, and the Moose Club. Other than his parents, Mr. Lewis is preceded in death by three brothers, twin brother Jack Lewis, Carl Lewis and Bill Lewis; and niece, Linda Sue Price. He is survived by:   Wife: Nelly Lewis   Nieces: Angela Lewis Gouge; Johnson City              Sherry Smith; Texas              Elizabeth Butler and husband, Carroll; Jonesborough   Sister-In-Law: Betty Jean Lewis; Erwin   Several Great Nieces and Nephews   Funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at eight o’clock in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home with Minister Garland James officiating. Visitation with the family will be on Tuesday from six o’clock until service time. Graveside services will be on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 at one thirty. Those wishing to attend graveside services are asked to meet at Evergreen Cemetery by one twenty-five. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerald Powers, Karl Justice, John Baker, R.C. Street, Larry Peoples, Jack Metcalf, Jerry Miller, Jacob Anthony Gouge, Haylee Dawn Gouge, and Will Barnett. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Gene T. Lewis through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 423-743-9187.Read Obituary