Dateline: Bethalto, IL

Charles Lewis, Sr., 76, died at 10:56 on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1944 in Lawton, OK the son of Charles F. and Ethel M. (Stamper) Lewis. He retired from Jefferson Smurfit. Surviving are five children, Cathy Zehren of Las Vegas, NV, Chris Lewis of Okmulgee, OK, Candy Lewis of East Alton, IL, Jennifer Ready (Bryan) of Shipman, IL and Dawn Sickendick (Jake) of Herman, MO, 29 grandchildren and one sister, Margaret Wolfenbarger of Lawton, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Carolyn Snyder, one son, Charles Lewis, Jr. and one grandson, Cpl Shawn Thomas Lasswell, Jr. No services are scheduled at this time. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com