Donald Carson Lewis, 76, of Ironton, Ohio, beloved husband of Maxine Russell Lewis, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia on Monday, September 17, 2018 at The Sanctuary of the Ohio Valley, Ironton, Ohio. He was born June 9, 1942 in Grayson, KY son of the late Otha Lewis and Mildred Richardson Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers David Lewis, Paul Lewis and Bill Lewis. He retired from Johnson’s Body Shop in Westwood, KY. In addition to his wife he is survived by three daughters Donetta Bank, Missi Keska and Meredith Chapman; three grandchildren Tabetha Willey, Devan and Ashlyn Keska; two great grandchildren James and Payson Willey; one brother Steve Lewis; one sister Mattie Bogard; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; two special sisters-in-law Anita Lewis and Debbie Russell; and brother-in-law Daniel Russell. The family would like to extend a special thank you to St. Paul Lutheran Church for their prayers and all the prayers from family and friends. Also a special thank you to Lawrence County EMS for the many trips they made to help with Don, The Sanctuary of Ohio Valley for their outstanding service and care, and Ashland Community Hospice for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Community Hospice 1480 Carter Ave. Ashland, KY 41101 or by calling 1-606-329-1890, or any local animal shelter. A celebration of life will be held 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Buffalo Wild Wings 1001 Ironton Hills Drive Ironton, Ohio. Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
