John Lewis, 79, sadly passed away at 10:32 am on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at his residence in Holiday Shores.
He was born on September 9, 1944 in Troy, New York, the son of John and Elizabeth Lewis.
John is a proud Veteran of the United States Army. He served his country from 1961 to 1964, including a tour in Korea. He belonged to VFW Post 1241 in Staunton, IL. John was a volunteer fireman for 46 years in Wynantskill, New York, Glen Este, Ohio, Glen Carbon, Illinois, Edwardsville, Illinois, Worden, Illinois, and Holiday Shores. He was a "car nut" with over 50 classic cars including a '56 Chevy BelAir, '35 Ford pickup truck, '87 Grand National (2), '65 El Camino, and 7 Corvettes.
In his career, John worked for National Lead, Sterling Drug, Miller Brewing and Anheuser Busch; retiring from A.B. in 1999.
Surviving are his wife, Michelle; a daughter, Joelle; a sister, Barbara (John) Heavers; a sister-in-law, Natalie (Karl) Adams; brothers-in-law, Mark (Peggy) McAndrew, and Bill (Marilyn) McAndrew; 8 nieces and nephews; and a "special" granddaughter, Megan Groennert.
Per John's wishes, cremation rites were accorded. There will be no services held at this time. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Bethalto is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to "Tunnels to Towers" (donate at 1-844-BRAVEST or t2t.org).
Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
