John Paul Lewis

Mr. John Paul Lewis, age 88, of Boone, NC died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Mr. Lewis was born on December 12, 1924 in Columbus, OH to the late Arthur and Clyde Hodgson Lewis. Mr. Lewis was also preceded in death by a brother, J.R. Lewis, and a sister, Helen Dupree. Mr. Lewis served in the US Army during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. John Paul worked for many years as a general contractor. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and enjoyed painting and horses. He loved the Lord and his family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Paul Coffey. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Lewis is survived by: Wife, Cathy Phillips Lewis of Boone; Son, Thom R. Lewis of North Wilkesboro; Sister, Thera Jean Wallis of Starkville, MS; Grandson, T. Richard Lewis of Greensboro; Granddaughter, Heather Sawyer of Winston Salem; Great Grandchildren, Dakota, Valorie, and Jacob; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be sent to the Gideons, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Mr. Lewis' arrangements.

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