Merrill 'Gene' Lewis

Merrill Gene Lewis, 90, Fairmount, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Gene was born on September 6, 1928 in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the lateIliffWard and Sarah L. (Leach) Lewis. He Graduated from Fairmount High School and served state side in the Army during the Korean conflict. He married Julia G. Gerry Lewis on July 15, 1962. Gerry preceded him in death on December 25, 2017. Gene retired in 1990 from the VA Hospital after 20 plus years as a nursing assistant. He attended theFowlertonUnited Methodist Church as well as Matthews Primitive Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening. Gene is survived by daughter; Julia (David)McCord, Medina, OH; son, David (Lisette) Lewis, Byron, GA; six grandchildren, Ashley Lewis, Taylor Lewis, ColinMcCord, JaredMcCord, RandallOsterhout, and ElsieOsterhout; two great-grandchildren,EvelynnCaillavetand CharlotteCaillavet; and brother, Charlie Lewis, Fairmount. Services will be at the Fairmount Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. Visitation is Sunday, December 30, 2018 from 4-6 PM. Funeral Service is Monday, December 31, 2018 at 10 AM with Rev. Jack Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery, Fairmount. Memorial contributions may be made to the Donors Choice. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com.Visitation Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Marion 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, IN 46953Funeral Service Mon, Dec 31, 2018 at 10:00 am Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929