Charles Virgil Lewis' Obituary
Charles Virgil Lewis, 80, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born December 28, 1935 in Metropolis, IL to Lester and Agnes (Metcalf) Lewis. He married Diana Lynn Young on November 15, 1963 in Decatur.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Diana Lewis; two daughters, Mary Lewis of Taylorville and Sabrina (Jon) Sturgill of Decatur; four grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd (Hazel) Lewis of Metropolis and Danny (Cheryl) Lewis of Metropolis; and one sister, Norma Jean McNichols of Champaign.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles C. Lewis; five brothers and one sister.
Honoring Charles wishes cremation will take place at Graceland/Fairlawn Cremation Center Cremation. Charles’s family will host a memorial service at a later date. The family wishes for memorials to be directed to the donor’s choice.
The family of Charles V. Lewis is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences and share memories with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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