Willis D. “Boomer” Lewis, age 66, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at home following an extended illness.
On May 15, 1950, Boomer was born in Marion, Ohio, one of two children of the late Willis and Jana (Smith) Lewis. He graduated from Marion Harding High School.
Following high school, Boomer enlisted to serve his country as a U.S. Marine during the Vietnam War.
A jack of all trades, Boomer drove truck for many years with University Trucking in Columbus. He also worked construction and was a field superintendent for the Dana Corporation Construction Company in Dayton.
Boomer was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #70 and the Moose Lodge in Galion. Formerly, he was a member of the Calvary Bible Baptist Church in Marion.
An avid Ohio State University fan, Boomer loved rooting on his beloved Buckeyes!
Most important of all to Boomer was his family. He cherished every moment spent with them, and most especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Boomer was a “barrel of fun”, who will be missed by his beloved fiancé, Deb (Williams) Glenn; four children: Michele (Jamie) Stahl, Wendy (Keith) Large, Steven Lewis, and Jamie Lewis; three step-children: Robert (Adrian) Glenn, Jason Glenn, and Amy Glenn; fifteen grandchildren: Andrew and Christina Benningfield, James Henry Stahl, Ashley and Wesley Walker, Steven Werner and Chase Large, Gabriella and Grant Glenn, Colton Martin, and Kailyn Neubacher; three great-grandchildren: Michael and Evelyn Benningfield, and Aurora Walker; a sister, Mary Lawson; and several nieces and nephews.
His family will greet friends from 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, at the Snyder Funeral Homes, DENZER Chapel, 360 E. Center St., Marion. Services honoring his life will follow there at 6 p.m., with Pastor Ed Damphouse officiating. Per Boomer’s wishes, he would want everyone to dress in their favorite OSU garb.
Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with funeral expenses.
Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion are honored to have been chosen to serve Boomer’s family and your condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
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