Obituary of Robert D. Lewis

Bedford Robert D. Lewis, 70, of Bedford, died at 8:37 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at I.U. Health Bloomington Hospital. Born February 20, 1944 in Kellogg, Idaho, he was the son of Homer Daniel and Margaret (Radar) Lewis. He graduated from Needmore High School and the Cummins Apprenticeship Program. He retired in 2003 from Cummins after working for 40 years as a machine repairman. He also raised Hereford Cattle for 37 years and was a member of the Tabernacle of Praise where he enjoyed working with the Joy group each Easter making easter eggs. He was loved and admired by all from his church. His hobbies were watching sports and playing golf. Survivors include; one daughter, Michelle Hewins and husband Mark of Solsberry, one grandson, Colton Allen Hewins, one granddaughter, Cheyenne Autumn Hewins, three brothers, Gary Shelley and wife Cheryl Ann of Kellogg, Idaho, Mike Shelley and wife Judy of Osburn, Idaho and David Hanson of Wallace, Idaho, four sisters, Carol Anne Ogdon and husband Mike Ogdon of Everitt, Washington, Diane Sharp of Pinehurst, Idaho, Vickie Young of Orfino, Idaho and Cheryl Ann Hanson of Alene, Idaho, and special friend, Sharon Hardwick and her family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Carla Jo Lewis. Funeral Information Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, December 12, 2014 at the Tabernacle of Praise with Pastor Kyle Andrews and Pastor Gary Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at 1:00 pm on Friday at the Riverview Cemetery in Seymour, IN. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm 8:00 pm on Thursday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information Memorial contributions may be made to the Riley Childrens Hospital and the Tabernacle of Praise.