Melvin Gale Lewis

He retired from Jerry’s Market then worked as a route carrier for the Evansville Courier. Later in life, he delivered auto parts for Automotive Wholesalers. Melvin loved to fish, frog gig and enjoyed auto racing. He was a proud Baptist and had a passion for the Lord.

Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Jane Lewis; son, DeWayne Paul Lewis; sisters, Doris, Jeannie and Arlene; and brother, Jimmy.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Jeff McCuthan) Samuel; daughter, Janet (Dale “Stoney”) Willis; son, Michael Lewis; daughter, Kristi Lewis; daughter-in-law, Joyce Lewis; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha (Jerry) Pratt and Margie (Buddy) Mills; sister-in-law, Bonnie Reeves; and brothers-in-law, James (Tonia) Hawkins and Tom (Leyette) Hawkins.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Fr. Jerry Pratt, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Melvin's family would like to extend a special thanks to the extended family and staff at Heritage Center at Holiday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 700 N. Weinbach Ave., Evansville, IN 47711. Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.