More detail on this person: Garrett 'Gary' Owen
Lewis, passed away November 26th, 2015, in
Gainesville, Florida. Born in Anderson, Indiana,
October 6th, 1944, he spent his early life in
Indiana. He received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star
and Distinguished Flying Cross, among others, for
his service as a Captain and helicopter scout
pilot through two tours in the Vietnam War. He
graduated from Ball State University in Indiana.
He married Cynthia Lewis, the love of his life, on
February 11th, 1983, and they made their home in
Florida. He is survived by Cynthia, their two
children, Angela and Timothy, and two grandsons,
Owen and Landon. He is also survived by his
mother, Mildred Lewis, and his sister, Linda
Stanley. He is preceded in death by his father,
Everett Lewis. He was a member of the First United
Methodist Church in High Springs and a faithful
follower of our Lord. He delighted in his family
and spent his days trying to make their lives
better. He was a devoted son, kind brother, loving
husband, doting father, and proud grandfather. A
lover of science fiction, joking with everyone he
met, and old TV westerns, he will be sorely
missed. Services will be held at First United
Methodist Church in High Springs, December 1st,
2015 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon. Arrangements
by ICS Cremation & Funeral Home,
386-752-3436.
Published in Gainesville Sun from Dec. 1 to Dec.
2, 2015
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