Ramon "Ray" Carl Lewis, 82, passed away January 3, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Ray was born April 5, 1940 in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis.   

Ray was a graduate of Bluffton High School and later retired from Dana Corporation in McHenry, Illinois. Ray was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War and was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  

Survivors include two sons, Donnell Lewis of Cary, North Carolina, Ryan Lewis of Fredericksburg, Virginia; Zac Lewis, Brandon Little; four great-grandchildren, Aiden Lewis, Maverick Lewis, Aloy Little, Damien Little and  a sister, Mary L. Coletta of Bluffton.  

Ray was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Catherine Ann Cripe and Barbara Jean Slapin.   

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com