Jerry Lee Lewis, age 79, of Connersville passed away peacefully at his home on June 18, 2022.
Born April 23, 1943, to his parents, the late Alden and Edna Mae Lake Lewis, he was a 1961 graduate of Alquina High School and graduated from Ball State University with a degree in accounting. He was a veteran having served with the United States Air Force. He was employed as an accountant with several businesses over the years with his last employer being the PNC Bank in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, until his retirement in 2015 when he moved back to the family farm in Connersville. He enjoyed being with his family, stamp collecting, and working jigsaw puzzles.
He is survived by three sisters, Shirley A. Brown of Greenwood, Indiana, Frances I. Lewis, and Lois A. (Jon) Geuder, both of Seymour, Indiana, and 35 nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Florence Mable Jenkins, a brother, Lowell A. Lewis, a niece, and two nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Alquina Methodist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors conducted by the Fayette County Veterans Council will be in Everton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Alquina Methodist Church, the Alquina Blue Arrows Park, or to the donor’s choice.
The family would like to thank his caregivers that have been with him the past 16 months for the wonderful care they have given him, seeing to his needs and comfort.
Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.