Fred Lewis

Fred Emmett Lewis, age 72, of Lenoir, NC, formerly of Ashe County, NC, died Sunday, March 11, 2007 at his home. Mr. Lewis was born June 24, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Joe and Callie Woodridge Lewis. He was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. He enjoyed Bluegrass music and played the banjo and guitar.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC. Reverend Spencer Roark and Reverend Avery Roark will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lewis Cemetery in Creston, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers will be accepted.

Mr. Lewis is survived by:

One son: Richard Miller of North Wilkesboro, NC.

Five daughters: Melissa Church and Carolyn Lewis, both of North Wilkesboro, NC; Catherine Davis of Lenoir, NC; Crystal Mullis of West Jefferson, NC; and Chasidy Hewitt of Hickory, NC.

Two brothers: Clyde and Henry Lewis, both of Creston, NC.

Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 1 step great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to send their special thanks out to a very special thanks to a very special nephew, Ivey Lewis for the care of Fred Lewis. He will always remember you.

You may email condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.