Felton, PA-Howard J. Lewis, Jr., 89, passed away Friday, Nov. 29, 2019, at his home.
He was the husband of the late Christina (Boggs) Lewis.
A celebration of life tribute service was held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Olewiler & Heffner Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., 35 Gotham Place, Red Lion where Pastor Kim Cartwright officiated. A viewing was held before the service Tuesday at the Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethel UM Cemetery.
Mr. Lewis was born on Nov. 18, 1930, in Renick, a son of the late Audrey M. (Blake) Lewis and Howard J. Lewis, Sr.
He had worked at Cole Steel and retired from Red Lion Area School District. Howard was a hard worker and loved being a part time farmer all while holding his full-time jobs. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and beloved grandchildren. Howard was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Mr. Lewis is survived by a son, John A. and wife Denise Lewis of Arcadia, FL; two daughters, Suzanne M. and husband Jeffrey Sawor and Francine E. and husband Bill Rexroth both of Felton; five grandchildren, Josh, Alicia, Sonja, Jessica and Kristan; six great-grandchildren, Sabrina, Jordan, Levi, Morgan, Mason and Gabby; two brothers, Melvin and wife Pat Lewis of Taneytown, MD and Vesper Lewis of Renick; and sister-in-law, Betty Lewis of Lewisburg.
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