Obituaries

Edgar Franklin Lewis

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Edgar Franklin "Red" Lewis, 89, died May 12, 2017. He was born in Shreveport, La., to Asa and Annette Sanders Lewis on June 11, 1927. After retiring from International Paper (42 years), Mr. Lewis worked as a consultant for many years. In addition to his parents, Mr. Lewis was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Jean Lewis and a sister, Mary Erceg. Edgar is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Lewis (married Jan. 26, 1957); a daughter, Jo Ella (Vic) of Fort Worth, Texas; three sons, Jim Lewis (Dianne) of Hot Springs, Ark., Ronnie Lewis (Jean) of Camden, Ark., and Don Robert Lewis of Camden, Ark.; six grandchildren, Chase Ashcraft, Chad Ashcraft, Leslie Boothe, Lane Lewis, Anthony Tuberville and Melissa Lewis; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 2017. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Proctor Chapel followed by interment at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Fairview United Methodist Church Men, 2603 Mt. Holly Rd., Camden, Ark. 71701, Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice, 685 California, Camden, Ark. 71701, or the charity of your choice. To sign the online guest register visit www.proctorfuneralhome.com.

Published May 14, 2017

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