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James “Carl” Lewis, Jr.Passing: February 5, 2026

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Monday, February 9th @ 1:00pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Monday, February 9th @ 11:00am-1:00pm

Cemetery:

Cresthaven Memory Gardens

Monday, February 9th

BEDFORD – James “Carl” Lewis, Jr., 86, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his residence.

Born February 11, 1939, in Allock, Kentucky, he was the son of James Carl Sr. and Genevia Marie (Mutchler) Lewis.  He married Marylee E. Dishaw on October 25, 1997 and she survives.  They were married for 29 years.

Carl was a 1957 graduate of Bethel-Tate High School in Bethel, Ohio.  He drove a milk truck for 25 years and retired from Visteon, working as a fork lift driver.  Carl loved fishing, woodworking, and crafting.  He was an avid reader and an excellent gardener.  Carl attended Silverville Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Marylee Lewis of Bedford; children, David Allen (Sue Lacey) Lewis of Bedford, Beverly Ann Lewis of New Richmond, Ohio, and Lisa Marie Lewis of New Richmond, Ohio; step-children, Martin Denesha of Bedford, Paul (Jennifer) Denesha of Bedford, and Jeanette Denesha of Massena, New York; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Annie (Amel) Bex of Bedford and Allen (Terrie) Lewis of Merryville, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents; sister, Jeanetta Ashley; and brother-in-law, Don Ashley, preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Pastor Gary Lee officiating.  Burial will be at Cresthaven Memory Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the service on Monday at the funeral home.

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8 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Donna Clifton Villarreal | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 9, 2026
    Marylee and Family, So Sorry for Your Loss. May God Comfort you during this difficult time.
  2. Guest: Terry & Sheila Luttrell | Bedford In
    Date: February 7, 2026
    Would do anything for you , The nicest Man you would ever meet , Rest in Peace Carl 🌹
  3. Guest: Sophia Frazier | Heltonville, IN
    Date: February 7, 2026
    I am saddened by the family's loss. My condolences to the family.
  4. Guest: Eddie Hatfield | Mitchell
    Date: February 7, 2026
    One of the first works on the 'PA' when I got to dazes @ Drof, 'Carl Louis shipping docks'! YEARS later @ Vistegone, I drove OLD # 3 if John was not on it. Carl says that's a dangerous hi-lo there! Was only a shipper/hi-lo 6 years. Carl made long days 'COOL'. I lived finding him in wal-mart. Always Yelled 'Carl Louis shipping dock'. Then talk for 1/2 hr! Prayers to all families.God Bless.
  5. Guest: Kathie rhorer | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 6, 2026
    I cant make it to the service, Marylee i met you when you worked at Jcpenney's. I worked with Carl at Visteon. He was a good man and a friend, thought the world of him. Prayers are with you and the family. Kathie Rhorer
  6. Guest: ROBERT DALE HAWKINS | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 6, 2026
    Carl was a great guy, always enjoyed our time together. He will be missed. Praters for Marylee and the family!
  7. Guest: James Blackwell | Bedford, In.27421
    Date: February 6, 2026
    Best friend ever will miss you
  8. Guest: Bruce Jones | Palmyra IN
    Date: February 6, 2026
    Carl was a great guy. We had some good laughs during my Ford days. Prayers for peace and comfort to you all.

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