Obituary of Bert Lewis

Bedford Bert Lewis, 91, 1017 R Street, Bedford, died at 8:52 am on Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Bedford Regional Medical Center. Born August 27, 1916 in Martin County, he was the son of William and Anna (Brannon) Lewis. He married Mary Ruth Simmons on November 16, 1935 and she survives. He retired as a welder from General Motors in 1981 and was a farmer in Martin Co. He was a graduate of Heltonville High School with the class of 1935. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during WW II. He was a member of the Gillen Post #33 American Legion and the Free Methodist Church in Bedford. He was an avid checker player, horse shoe pitcher and bowler. Survivors include his wife of seventy-two years, Mary Ruth of Bedford; one daughter, Peggy Rose Colgan and her husband, Pastor David Colgan of Bedford; grandchildren, Mark Colgan and his wife, Kathy of Upland, Deron Colgan and his wife, Jennifer of Elkhart, Amy Colgan of Bloomington, Bryan Lewis of Illinois, Thomas Lewis and Anna Marie Lewis both of Arizona; a foster daughter, Ruthie Sanders and her husband, Lloyd and their children, Jason Sanders and his wife, Becky and Kimberly Schmidt and her husband, Jay all of Seymour; great grandchildren, David and Katie Colgan, Mary and Maggie Colgan. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Billy Ray Lewis; brothers, John and Rex Ross; sisters, Inez Waggoner and Lillian Price. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 21st from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pastor David Colgan and Pastor Deron Colgan officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Wednesday, February 20th and from 1:00 pm until the hour of service on Thursday, February 21st at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Military rites will be accorded at the graveside by members of Gillen Post #33. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Free Methodist Church. View Video Tribute