Mr. James Lewis

Mr. James Leslie Lewis age 88, of Creston, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Wilkesboro. Mr. Lewis was born on December 19, 1927 in Ashe County to Everett and Beatrice Cornett Lewis. Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Carl Lewis, Earl Lewis and two sisters, Margaret Mahala, Georgia Dougherty.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Brother Rector Henson and Brother Anthony Roark. Burial will follow in Vanover Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. Lewis is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Draxie Vanover Lewis, one son, Lloyd Lewis of the Home, two daughters, Judy Winebarger, Nancy Lunsford of both of Creston, four brothers, Darrell Lewis of West Chester, PA, Steve Lewis of Cochranville, PA, Johnny Lewis of Colora, MD, Clyde Lewis of Creston, one sister, Tressie Lewis of Hudson. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Badger Funeral Home, 300 North Main Street, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Lewis' arrangements.