Obituary

Recognizing a fight well fought and a race well run, we celebrate the passing of Ira Ellis Lewis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, from this old life into a new one of glory.

Ira Lewis, 91, of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, died July 20, 2011, at the Fayetteville Veteran’s Home in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born in Hartwell, Arkansas, on May 9, 1920, to William and Mary Annie (Ellis) Lewis. Ira was a WW II veteran and a P.O.W. in Germany in 1944. On November 2, 1945, he married Ola Jean (Walters) Lewis. They lived in California for twenty years before moving their family to Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

Ira is survived by his wife, Ola Jean, as well as three sons and their wives: William and Regina Lewis, Richard and Sandra Lewis, and Michael and Loyce Lewis. He is also survived by seven granddaughters: Angela Woodward, Rebecca Marietta, Lisa Hill, Tara Hodge, Sara Toombs, Jessica Lewis, and Brooke Mahl, as well as fourteen great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the Luginbuel Funeral Home in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on Friday, July 22, 2011. Funeral services will be held at the same location at 10:00 AM on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Reverend Don Elmore of Temple Baptist Church in Springdale will officiate, and pall bearers will be Bill Bolt, Pat Woodward, Casey Marietta, Brad Hodge, Evan Nuessner, and Colin Marietta.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make a donation to The Gideons International or to the Fayetteville National Cemetery, where Ira will be buried.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no services held at the cemetery.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General

May 9, 1920

Jul 20, 2011

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Tributes

What a precious man this world has lost and what a amazing addition to Heaven. This sweet precious man was a joy to be around and touched so many lives. He will greatly be missed.
Danny & Paula Beard - Friend
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know you will never lose the memories you have of Mr. Lewis as a husband, father and grand parent. Didn't he have such a sweet smile and a twinkle in his eyes! with affection for all of you, Carolyn
Carolyn Latta Bartholomew - Long Time Family Friend/church Friends
We still have pictures of when Mallory and Colton were children riding on Ira's horse while Ira walked along side. He was a good neighbor. We will miss him! If there is anything you need Jean, just let us know.
Greg, Debra, Mallory, & Colton Jenkins - Friends And Long Time Neighbors
Brooke & Autumn: You and your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Chris & Cindy Sims
Chris & Cindy Sims - Parents Of Shane Sims/brooke Mahl
Never a more honest man than Ira. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Charles Woolley - Aquaintance
Very sorry for you loss he will be missed
Dick And June Stamps - Friend
Mom and I were saddened to hear of Ira's passing. Although we were both unable to attend the visitation and service, we wanted to express our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Glynda Harriman & Lana Harriman Aiken - Friends
Ira was a special person whom I admired for his gift for enjoying life and his grandchildren. I always saw him as a quiet stature of a man who loved his farm, family and most of God. I am so happy he isn't suffering anymore and in Heaven with our Heavenly Father. Ms. Jean, you will miss him but lay your hope in our Lord for soon we will see him again. Love you, Loretta
Loretta Easton
Several people at First Baptist Church in Prairie Grove have told us what a fine & godly man Ira was.
Albert & Janice Gebauer
I always loved to see the Lewis family at Grace Baptist Church. Mr. And Mrs. Lewis were always a treat to watch, a real example of love. I loved going to the farm for hay rides, etc. hope everyone is fine. God bless each of you, we will be praying for God's continued direction in your lives; keep looking up. Maranatha
Mark Tucker - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
the Luginbuel Chapel - Prairie Grove, Arkansas. There will be no services held at the cemetery.
Visitation

6:00 pm
Luginbuel Funeral Home - Prairie Grove, Arkansas
Final Resting Place
General

May 9, 1920

Jul 20, 2011

91