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Jeffrey Lewis, 55, of Shelbyville, passed away on Thursday, November 05, 2015, at Indiana Masonic Home in Franklin, where he spent his last few days fighting CJD.
He was born Sunday, February 14, 1960 in Martinsville, Ind.
Jeff married Lori (Jennings) Lewis on February 14, 1986 and she survives.
Jeffrey is also survived by his son , Corbin Lewis, Shelbyville; mother-in-law, Wanda Jennings, Shelbyville; brother, Larry (Sharon) Hauk, Tex., brother-in-law, Gregory (Jill) Jennings, Franklin; sister-in-law, Marcia (Chris) Shroyer, Shelbyville; step-sisters, Brenda (Don) Runyon, Morristown; Linda (Wray) Emerick, Edinburg; step-brother, Dave (Linda) Muck, Edinburg and several nieces and nephews,
Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his mother, father-in-law, Thomas Jennings; step-father, Caroll Muck and beloved dog, Mardi.
He was store manager of Carter Plumbing, Electrical & Heating, Shelbyville, from 1984 to 2013, during which time he received the Presidential Award, and inside sales coordinator of Franklin Carter Lumber from 2013 until August 2015, due to his illness. He also drove a school bus for Shelbyville Central Schools since 2008.
He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1978. He received the Paul Cross Medal for basketball his senior year. After high school he served as IHSAA basketball official and baseball umpire. Mr. Lewis quickly became a peer presence to local youth on the baseball diamonds of Babe Ruth and Boy's Club facilities. He also served on the Shelby County Babe Ruth board of directors, where he was awarded the Director of the Year.
Jeff was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Memorial contributions honoring Jeff made be made to Murphy-Parks Funeral Service to assist the family with medical expenses or to the Shelby County Animal Shelter or the CJD Foundation.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 10, 2015, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home with John Wessic officiating.
Burial will be in Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens and Crematory, in Shelbyville.
Funeral Directors Greg, Sheila and Stuart Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Lewis.
Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.
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The Skipton Family
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Posted Sun November 08, 2015
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We have many fond memories of Jeff, your family, and ours at the Babe Ruth Park. He was always willing to work so hard for the youth of Shelbyville and I know he also enjoyed driving sports teams to their events. So sorry for your loss.
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Rhonda Glidden
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Posted Sun November 08, 2015
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Lori and Corrbin, so sorry for your loss. I know it's been a long hard road. May the lord be with you during this difficult time.
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Leanne Dellapenna
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Posted Mon November 09, 2015
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Lori and Corbin,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. I know you have many good memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Leanne and Angelo
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Kristian Adams Crosby
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Posted Mon November 09, 2015
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My deepest sympathies to you, Lori & Corbin,
I have so many fond "crazy" memories of Jeff, of course being at my Dads house.
And all the wonderful New Years Eve parties you spent at Dads.
Lewie was a wonderful man, great all around guy. They don't make him like that any more.
He will be very missed. He has joined some wonderful people in Heaven.
God bless you both.
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Bob and Debbie Baur
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Posted Tue November 10, 2015
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I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. We were co-workers during my years as a bus driver at Shelbyville and Bob knew him through Babe Ruth. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
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