Lewisburg-James Benjamin “Ben” Lewis, 62, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19.
Born Sept. 23, 1959, in Ronceverte, he was the son of the late Charles W. “Bill” and Margaret Mary Lewis of Lewisburg.
Ben was a 1977 graduate of Greenbrier East High School in Fairlea. He attended West Virginia University but later decided to come home to be a part of his father’s business instead of continuing his business degree. He worked in the Parts and later the Service and Billing departments for over 30 years before leaving when the dealership was sold in 2014. He later went to work for The Loft and Spirits & Wine where he worked until his death.
He was a member, Elder, and Sunday School Superintendent of Old Stone Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg. Ben was a member of the Old Stone Men’s Breakfast group, Lewisburg Lions Club, and Lewisburg Elks. In his free time, he loved playing golf and watching sports, especially if WVU was playing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Cynde Lewis Ikner Kish; brother, Jeff Lewis; and grandparents, Dr. Einer and Edna Rasmussen and Mr. Charles and Mary Katherine Lewis, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Pam; his daughter, Megan Lewis Kirkham (Brian); grandson, Luke; sisters, Conni Anderson (Donn), and Lee Ann Gillilan (Clifford); brothers, Chuck (Lou Ella) and Frank (Valerie); aunts, Carolyn Frickel and Anna Rae Rasmussen; mother-in-law, Mary Jane Gilkerson; as well as many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends to cherish his memory.
There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held for the family with an outdoor Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lewisburg Lions Club or Old Stone Presbyterian Church Education fund.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
