Troy Donald Lewis

August 3, 1938 - April 26, 2017

Troy Donald Lewis, age 78, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at his home. He was a native of Carter County and son of the late Albert and Ella DeVault Lewis. He was an Elder and member of Buffalo Valley Christian Church, a Mason and a Shriner. Troy was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, having served in the United States Marine Corps, the United States Air Force and the Army National Guard for a total of 21 years. He was employed by the Johnson City Police Department, Unicoi County Sheriff's Department and Nuclear Fuel Security. He lived a lifetime of service. In addition to his parents, Troy is preceded in death by an infant son. Troy Donald Lewis has left behind to cherish his memories: Wife: Dolores Lewis, of Erwin; Their children: David Lewis and wife Missy, of Gray; Lisa May, of Johnson City; Dawn Kilday; Mike Lewis and wife Pam, of Jonesborough; Fred Story and wife Rebecca, of Charlotte, NC; Carl Story, of Morganton, NC; Karen McKinney and husband Richard, of Erwin; Phillip Story and wife Lesa, of Hickory, NC; Brother: Larry Lewis and wife Bobbie, of Johnson City; Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Troy Donald Lewis in a funeral service to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 7:00 PM, in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Roland Whittemore will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Saturday at Valley Funeral Home. The family will attend private committal services. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Troy Donald Lewis through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187.