April 11, 1937 – November 30, 2024
Lewis Eldon Lease, 87 of Greenville, passed away on November 30, 2024. Lewis left peacefully with his daughters by his side, as God stopped his heart and his suffering at 3:25 pm.
Preceding Lewis in death were his parents Ed and Opal (Reel); brothers Francis and Robert Lease; sister Carole Lease; and grandson Corey Allread.
Born April 11, 1937, Lewis loved playing music, “turning wrenches,” big campfires, bluegrass festivals, and “last minute car rides.” He served in the Ohio Army National Guard and was honorably discharged in March 1962. Through his life Lewis enjoyed working at Art’s Pure Oil Station, Shrader’s Retreading, and the Greenville Golf Course. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Lewis also was a member of the American Legion and the Ohio Kentucky Indiana Bluegrass Association and helped establish some of the now well-known bluegrass festivals.
Surviving Lewis is the mother of his children Carolyn Warvel. Also surviving are his children Mona (Dan) Stachler, Jana (Doug) Kolling, Lana (John) Johnston; sisters Betty Brodrick, Marilyn (Gene) Fritz; grandchildren Harrison, Dalton, Louree, Harmony, Greer and Parker, and great-grandchildren PJ, Emmitt, Summer and Natalie, as well as his loving cat, Barney.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke Co. Cancer Association or Everheart Hospice.
Lewis’ Celebration of Life will be held on Friday December 20th from 11-1 with burial at Greenville Union Cemetery immediately following.