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Warren H. “Sonny” Lewis

Warren H. “Sonny” Lewis of Ste. Genevieve died Monday, July 27, 2020 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis. He was 92 years old.

He was born July 4, 1928 in Ste. Genevieve. He was married to Evelyn (Nations) Lewis on July 5, 1950. She preceded him in death.

He is survived by sons Larry (Carolyn) Lewis, of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jim (Linda) Lewis, of Quincy, Illinois, daughter Karen (Bob) Weiler of Ste. Genevieve, sister  Elaine Hall of St. Louis and brother  William Lewis of Kerrville, Texas. He is also survived by grandchildren Sarah, Elizabeth, Amanda, Cody, Brendan, Adam, Carrie, George, and Genevieve and great-grandchildren – Caden, Kali, and Cohen, as well as  many nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, Lansing Lewis, his mother, Caroline (Vineyard) Lewis, and a niece, Beth Hall.

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve on Saturday, August 8, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Service will be at First Baptist Church in Ste. Genevieve on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at noon. The Clergy will be Rev. Roger Faulkner.

Keeping with Sonny’s wishes, his body was donated to science.

Memorials can be made to The ALS Association, or to Shriners Hospitals for Children.

He was a member of the Shriners, the Lions Club, Saline Masonic Grand Lodge, Ste. Genevieve City Alderman, and was Charter Member of the Yanks. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing cards, and watching NASCAR.

Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.