Gordon Earl Lewis

Gordon Earl Lewis, age 86, of London, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. He leaves behind his loving wife of 65 years, Barbara Elmore Lewis, three children, Jo Ann Collins & husband Keith, Roger Lewis & wife Lisa, and Ron Lewis & wife Kelly, all of London, KY. Along with his children, he leaves behind five grandchildren, Travis Collins & wife Christy, Austin Lewis, Brittany Stivers & husband Glendon, Madison Puckett & husband Jake, and Matthew Lewis. He also leaves behind six great-grandchildren, Colt, Brielle & Lacey Collins, Brynlee & Shepherd Stivers, Lucy Blair Puckett; and a host of other family and friends who will mourn his passing. He was preceded in death by his parents Gordon Edwin Lewis and Maggie Parman Lewis. Gordon retired from Appalachian Computer Services in 1996 where he served in various management roles including Executive Director of Operations. Prior to his career at ACS he was Plant Manager for Warnaco, Co. in London, Ky and Juarez, Mexico. Gordon received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Eastern Kentucky University and enjoyed a career in education serving as an elementary teacher and a coach in Indiana. In his retirement years, Gordon enjoyed working on his farm, passionately following University of Kentucky sports, and singing in the choir at his church. Gordon was a Christian and was a lifelong member of First Christian Church of London. In addition to singing in the choir, he served the church as a Deacon and various positions on the church board including Chairman of the Board. Mostly, Gordon was a devout family man. He loved spending time with his beloved family. His wife, children, and great-grandchildren were the heart of his life and he lived for family gatherings and celebrations. Gordon will be deeply missed by all who knew him, but his legacy of love, faith, and family will live on in those he leaves behind. A funeral service honoring Gordon E. Lewis will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of House Rawlings Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Carmack officiating. Interment will follow at the A.R. Dyche Memorial Park Cemetery in London, KY. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 31, 2024 beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the funeral hour, also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to First Christian Church of London, 303 North Main St., London, KY 40741. The family has entrusted House-Rawlings Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Gordon Earl Lewis

August 10, 1938 - October 29, 2024