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Arthur ?Gene? Lewis, 64, passed away at Abbey Nursing Home in Carbondale Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 2:50 P.M.
Arthur was born November 11, 1937 in Colbert, Alabama to B.H. and Willie Lewis. Two sons Kerry Patterson of Goreville, Alan Patterson of Moulton, AL, survive him. Four grandchildren Katie Smith and Regan Patterson both of Hurst and Scott and Misty Patterson both of Moulton, AL. Three brothers Buford Lewis, Earl and Shirley Lewis of AR, and Charlie and Connie Lewis of Tuscumbia, AL. Three sisters Shelly Montgomery of Sheffield, AL, Polly and Solan Ethridge of Leighton, AL, Bet and Kenneth Martin of Leighton, AL. Close friends Mamie and Harold Peppers of Goreville and Byron Dotson of Vienna, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers.
Arthur was a retired machinist from C Line Production in Des Plaines, IL. He was of Protestant faith.
Mr. Lewis? body will be cremated and private services will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be given to TIP Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home. This obituary and guest register may be viewed at www.hughesfuneralhomes.com