James Edward Lewis, 86, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born October 25, 1939 in Ona, W.Va., a son of the late, Orville and Thelma Lewis. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Johnson. He served in the Army National Guard for six years was retired from International Nickle Plant. He was a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church and was a singer for several years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Lewis; his children, Heather Austin, Christine Vazquez, Carmel Rhodes and Katherine Moss; his grandchildren, Jasper Nicnevin, Ilana Austin, Breanna Martin, Braxton Vazquez, Levi Gray, Kadrian Moss, Emily Moss and Melissa Regester; his great grandchildren, Luca Regester, Lyla Martin and by his siblings, Lloyd Lewis, Dewey Lewis and Debbie Maddox. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Ona with Pastor Nathan Jude officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. Friends may visit from Noon to 1 p.m. Monday at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
