Eugene Lewis
Alton | Save
Eugene E. Lewis, 95, died at 3:49 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at his home in Alton.
Born October 7, 1926, in New Orleans, LA, he was the son of Eugene E. and Etta (Martin) Lewis. Mr. Lewis served with the U.S. Army in the Philippines during WWII. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1308 and a member of the Alton Eagles Club. An avid golfer, he had 9 holes in one and was a member of the Alton Golf Hall of Fame. He retired as a dispatcher in the shipping department at Owens Illinois Glass in Alton after 41 years of service. On May 6, 1949, he married the former Bette Allsman in Alton. She preceded him in death.
Surviving is a daughter-in-law, Jeana Carsten Lewis, a grandson, Mike Lewis (Natalie) of Alton, two grandchildren, Brittani Melton (Damon) and Allison Lewis, four great-grandchildren, Addison Melton, Emma Melton, Cason Lewis, and Colton Lewis, cousins, Leroy Trappy and Gloria Bland and numerous nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons, Ronald Lewis and Richard A. Lewis.
Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Burial will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto with full military honors. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com
Gent Funeral Home
