Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Ronald Wayne Lewis

( August 8, 1953 - January 28, 2012 )

Ronald Wayne Lewis, 58, of Remington, died at 9:29 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2012 due to an automobile accident in White County. He was born August 8, 1953 in Richmond, Indiana to the late Marvin and Alta Lewis. He graduated from Hagerstown High School in 1972 and then joined the United States National Guard. His first marriage was to Sandee Lewis on February 26, 1978, they later divorced. He then married Rita Kay Lewis on December 12, 2009 at Crestview Church in Lafayette. She passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012 in the same automobile accident. He lived in Remington for over thirty years, prior to that, he lived in Hagerstown, Indiana. He was employed at Remington Hybrid Seed in Remington for over thirty years. Ronald was a member of the First Christian Church in Remington, and attended Crestview Church in Lafayette. He loved the outdoors, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, building pinewood derby cars, and he also was an avid NASCAR fan. Surviving is his daughter, Veronica Gorney (husband: Nick) of Wolcott and his son, Josh Lewis (companion: Kathy Clark) of Fowler, three brothers, Ralph Lewis (wife: Nancy) of Modoc, Roger Lewis (wife: Janet) of Auburn, Carl Lewis (wife: Debbie) of Kendallville, and two sisters, Cathy Stanback of Auburn and Vanessa Cross (husband: Terry) of Connorsville. Ronald cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren, Mary Gorney, McKenzee Miller, Dylan Gorney, Kody Gorney, Kamron Gorney and JP Clark. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (EST) Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington. Ronald and Rita's funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EST) Wednesday, February 1, 2012 also at the funeral home, with Rev. Randy Sparks and Pastor Thom Redmond officiating. Interment to follow at Remington Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Guardian Angel Hospice of Lafayette.